Army officers need psychological help

Friday, November 09, 2007

Recently a retired soldier of the Botswana Defence Force's elite Military Intelligence unit did something that shocked even himself. He choked his wife. "I held her throat in the grip of my index finger and my thumb" he says, holding the empty air, biting his lower lip, frowning and flaring his nose such that momentarily he has the evil look of a remorseless killer.

It was the first time he had been violent to anyone close to himself, let alone his wife.

He has always known that he was a killing machine but whatever killer resides inside him was always under the wraps of professional standards from rigorous psychological training and ethical practice. It was a machine that could be unleashed at request for specific purposes. And choking a wife was definitely not on that list.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

A second supplementary voter registration will resume next week Monday: PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Supplementary voter registration resumes Monday

Sharon Mathala | 6 h ago

Top DIS agents’ fear arrest, detention

Mpho Mokwape | 7 h ago

Manual Workers Union supports 15% increment

Larona Makhaiza | 10 h ago

Selefu

13 h ago

Five in court for stock theft

Boikanyo Mathonsi | 1d ago

Pastor gets 14-year imprisonment for raping minor

Larona Makhaiza | 1d ago

Murder accused prison warder for psychiatric assessment

Sharon Mathala | 1d ago

Anglo, De Beers face billion-dollar diamond shake-up

Mbongeni Mguni | 10 May 2024

Women unite for progress

It underscores the indispensable role women play in our society, particularly in building strong households and nurturing families. The recognition of women as the bedrock of our communities is not just a sentiment; it's a call to action for all women to stand together and support each other in their endeavours.The society's aim to instil essential principles and knowledge for national development is crucial. By providing a platform for...

The Monitor Editor | 14 May 2024

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More