Botswana Court: Zimbabwean Man Remanded Over Suspected Human Remains

A 28-year-old Zimbabwean man has been remanded in custody in Botswana after appearing in court over allegations involving the suspected possession of human remains. Nyasha Mudzongeri appeared before Francistown magistrate Ditebogo Nthuli facing two charges: entering Botswana through an undesignated point of entry and unlawful possession of human flesh or remains. Mudzongeri was arrested by the Botswana Police Service (BPS) on 13 September near Shashe-Mooke Village following information received by police in connection with the case. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines During investigations, police said Mudzongeri allegedly identified himself as a spiritual healer. The BPS said exhibits recovered during the investigation had been submitted to its Forensic Science Services Laboratory for examination. The forensic tests are expected to establish the origin of the exhibits and determine whether they have further evidential value in the case. Mudzongeri was remanded in custody and is expected to return to court on 18 September. Police have meanwhile urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information about the case while investigations continue. Assistant Commissioner of Police Near Bagali, the BPS public relations officer, said the public should rely on official information from authorities. "The public is also encouraged to rely on official updates issued by the BPS and other competent authorities," Bagali said in a statement issued on 15 September. He also warned against irresponsible use of social media, saying misinformation could interfere with the investigation and judicial process. "Responsible use of social media is essential in safeguarding the integrity of investigations and ensuring that justice is not undermined by misinformation," he said. Police said investigations into the matter were continuing. Read the original article on 263Chat . AllAfrica publishes around 600 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals , representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct. Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica . To address comments or complaints, please Contact us . AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 600 news and information items daily from over 90 African news organizations and our own reporters to an African and global public. We operate from Cape Town, Dakar, Abuja, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Washington DC. Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy . We need to confirm your email address. To complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you. There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.