The irony of ‘disciplined’ forces: Bullets and bullies? :: Mmegi Online

The country is reeling from several brutal killings allegedly perpetrated by members of the disciplined forces. A decorated, retired BDF chaplain tells PINI BOTHOKO that recruitment standards and discipline have been sliding while officers are also feeling the pressures of modern society

The recent killings involving members of the disciplined forces, have raised concerns over the quality of screening during recruitment and the overall operational culture within the armed forces.

Last week, a soldier based at Botswana Defence Force’s (BDF) Thebephatshwa Air Base allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself in Maun. This occurred almost a week after a senior police officer shot and injured a fellow officer from the Department of Internal Affairs at Martins Drift police station. The alleged perpetrator later turned his service rifle on himself.

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The irony of ‘disciplined’ forces: Bullets and bullies?

The country is reeling from several brutal killings allegedly perpetrated by members of the disciplined forces. A decorated, retired BDF chaplain tells PINI BOTHOKO that recruitment standards and discipline have been sliding while officers are also feeling the pressures of modern society

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