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Boko urges citizenry to take charge in fight against crime

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 340 Views |

President Duma Boko urged Batswana to take personal responsibility to fight escalating crime, warning that criminal activities continue to undermine the nation’s moral fabric at the launch of Operation Pabalesego II.

The joint crime-fighting effort by the Botswana Police Service (BPS) and the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), themed 'A crime-free festive season and beyond', attracted a large crowd at the Mogoditshane Fighters grounds recently.

Speaking during the commencement of Operation Pabalesego II, the President urged every citizen to be cognisant of the "role they play ensuring safety in their homes, communities, and the country at large".

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