Lesotho: Matobakele Accused of Torturing Civilian

…who now demands M5 million compensation from the LDF

DEPUTY army commander, Major General Matela Matobakele, has landed the army in hot soup.

It has been slapped with a M5 million lawsuit for the alleged torture of a Leribe civilian, Liteboho Mahloane, suspected of being a famo-gang member.

Maj Gen Matobakele is alleged to have spearheaded the assault of Mr Mahloane, resulting in the latter breaking arms and legs. The army boss and his men also allegedly detained him illegally while demanding…