Police Dismiss Allegations Of �Ignored Tip-off�

Monday, January 22, 2018

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) have dismissed allegations on social media accusing them of failing to assist a man who was stabbed to death nearby Molapo Crossing mall following an eyewitness tip-off.

The eyewitness account suggested that two men attacked the 28-year-old deceased before he was stabbed to death with a knife last week. On Tuesday Facebook was abuzz with users accusing the BPS of failure to respond on time and saving the man’s life.

Facebook users’ comments suggested on Tuesday that the death of the resident of Tsholofelo location in Broadhurst, Gaborone could have been averted following a comment on Fight Crime Gaborone page. An alleged eyewitness took to the page claiming to have seen the incident unfold and tried to alert the police who allegedly failed to respond on time.

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Police Dismiss Allegations Of �Ignored Tip-off�

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) have dismissed allegations on social media accusing them of failing to assist a man who was stabbed to death nearby Molapo Crossing mall following an eyewitness tip-off.