Botswana police record rise in missing persons

In an interview with BTV News recently, Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe revealed that analysis of crimes registered in December showed a notable rise in missing persons compared to the same period in 2024, with young people making up the majority of those reported missing.

Marathe attributed many of the cases to serious social challenges, including drug abuse, defilement, and murder. She pointed to weak family supervision as a major contributing factor, warning that children left alone for long periods are more likely to make risky and life-threatening decisions.