Police accused of curfew brutalities

Over the festive, several incidents popped up on social media with Batswana claiming police had used heavy handed tactics on them including beatings, to enforce the curfew and COVID- 19 regulations around public gatherings.

Although the curfew has since been extended by an hour to 20::00 until end of January, some Batswana continue to lament that they are being charged, arrested and detained for moving after the set time even though they have “sound” reasons such as working far from home, seeking medical attention and others.