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Boko raises crime concerns

Boko. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.
Boko. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

President Duma Boko has expressed concerns over the rising challenges of crime in the country as people are attacked and robbed even in the comfort of their homes, with most criminal activities committed by the youth.

The President made the remarks when officiating the recent launch of this year’s Botswana Police Service (BPS) and Botswana Defence Force (BDF) joint festive season crime prevention operation. The event was held under the theme ‘A crime-free festive season and beyond’.

Boko said streets are no longer safe as people are attacked and robbed of their hard-earned valuables. He further raised concerns that crime continues to spiral out of control as people’s houses are broken into day and night with residents left impoverished by criminals.

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