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Lesotho: Prominent Musician Khopolo’s Murderers Charged

todayOctober 25, 2024 4

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THE police have made a breakthrough in the murder of famous famo musician, Lisuoa “Khopolo” Khuluoe and radio personality Pulane “Lefahla” Macheli who were fatally shot on 20 July 2024.

The police arrested Bokang Moise (40) of Ha Motloheloa, and his co-accused, Ntsoaki Mahao (27) of Masowe 1, on Friday.

The duo was hauled before the Maseru Magistrates’ Court yesterday afternoon where they were slapped with two counts of murder.

They appeared before Magistrate Makopano Rantšo and Prosecutor Sekoati Hlophe.

According to the charge sheet, the two are accused of acting in concert to commit the murders.

“On 20 July 2024, at or near Masowe 1 in the Maseru district, the accused, acting in concert and in furtherance of a common purpose, killed Khopolo Khuluoe by shooting him in the stomach, left ear, buttocks, and left knee,” part of the chargesheet reads.

In count two, they were charged with the murder of Pulane Macheli, who was shot in the same location at the same time, with wounds to her left ear, shoulder, and spinal cord.

After the charges were read, Magistrate Rantšo informed the accused that they have the right to apply for bail in the High Court since the Magistrates’ Court does not have jurisdiction over murder cases, but only serves as a remanding court.

However, Prosecutor Hlophe said investigations were still ongoing, with the possibility of adding more suspects and additional charges in the case. He requested the court to remand the accused to today for developments.