Lesotho: Fresh Forensic Evidence Rattles Mahao Murder Trial

A high-profile forensic testimony has dealt a significant blow to the defence in the long, drawn-out trial of nine soldiers accused of murdering former Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) commander, Lieutenant General (Lt-Gen) Maaparankoe Mahao.

A South African Police Service (SAPS) ballistic expert, Lieutenant Colonel (Lt-Col) Christine Mangena, told presiding Judge Charles Hungwe this week that forensic evidence showed Lt-Gen Mahao was seated behind the steering wheel of his vehicle, with both hands on…