Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) is continuing with investigations in connection with the shooting which occurred at the Communications Minister, Mr. Mothetjoa Metsing's, residence at Maseru West on Thursday night.

The police spokesperson, Mr. Pheello Mphana said the police found four empty shells of a 5.56 millimeter firearm, and one shell was found inside the house, while other three were found outside the house.

Inspector Mphana appealed to the public to provide the police with information that could lead to the arrest of perpetrators.

Meanwhile, Mr. Mphana added that the police are also investigating incidence of shooting, which occurred at the leader of All Basotho Convention party, Mr. Motsoahae Thabane's home at Ha Abia on the same night.

He said about 27 empty shells of AK47 and 32 empty shells of 5.56 mm were found at Mr. Thabane's home, where his house and vehicle have been badly damaged.

Inspector Mphana however, stated that there are no reports of people injured in both incidents and no arrest have been made yet.

SOURCE: LENA 15/06/2007