Lesotho imposes a curfew to curb crime

The Lesotho government has imposed a curfew in the Kingdom in a bid to fight crime. This comes after the murder of a prominent journalist.

The curfew came into effect on Tuesday, 16 May.

CURFEW FROM 22:00 UNTIL 04:00

All persons in the Kingdom are to be indoors from 22:00 until 4:00 unless you have a permit.

Not adhering to the curfew will result in jail time, a fine, or both.

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MURDER OF WELL-KNOWN JOURNALIST SHOOK THE KINGDOM

The move comes days after a prominent radio journalist Ralikonelo Joki was shot dead.

“A curfew is imposed on all persons throughout the Kingdom of Lesotho with effect from today,” read a government gazette published on Tuesday.

Joki, host of a current affairs show on a local private radio, was gunned down by unknown assailants as he was leaving his workplace in Maseru on Sunday night.

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NO ARRESTS MADE

No arrests have been made in connection with the case, and investigations are ongoing.

The curfew is to remain in place until further notice.

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