Assaulted Botho University students to sue police

One of the students displays her scars
One of the students displays her scars

Botho University students, who were assaulted during what they referred to as a ‘peaceful demonstration’ last week Thursday, plan to sue the Botswana Police Service.

Last week, videos and pictures showing police snatching students out of combis and beating them before stunned members of the public, went viral on social media platforms. The alleged assaults happened after the students staged a protest over non-accredited courses and book allowances.

Warona Gaelatswe, a Software Engineer student, told Mmegi that she was dragged and whipped by the police.

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