Police in Botswana are investigating a case in which a 41-year-old mentally unsound man allegedly committed suicide at Sekgoma Memorial Hospital after reportedly stabbing his mother with a sharp object.

Serowe police station commander Poloko Oteng confirmed the incident occurred over the weekend.

“On the 11th of December the man allegedly stabbed his 61-year-old mother with a sharp object. The mother was subsequently hospitalised at Sekgoma,” Oteng said.

Added the station commander: “After stabbing his mother, the 41-year-old then tried to commit suicide by overdosing on pills meant for his mental condition. He was ultimately referred to the hospital. It was at Sekgoma where he committed suicide”.

Oteng highlighted that the man committed suicide by jumping from the third floor of the hospital.