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Brutal murder shocks UB staff

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The University of Botswana (UB) was on Monday rocked by a brutal murder incident when a man allegedly stabbed and killed his former partner in front of her helpless colleagues, before fleeing the scene.

The incident, which sent shockwaves across the university community, occurred reportedly just after the former intimate partners had appeared before a magistrate, with the deceased seeking a restraining order against the suspect. UB spokesperson, Dr Faith Rapuleng- Tuelo, said it was deeply distressing that such an event struck at the very core of the institution of highest learning community. "We stand united in sorrow and extend our unwavering support to all those affected," she said in a statement to The Monitor. "The University is fully cooperating with law enforcement agencies, who are rigorously pursuing every avenue to bring clarity and justice in this matter." Following the incident, Rapuleng- Tuelo assured that the safety, dignity and well-being of students and staff remained UB’s highest priority.

To this end, she said the University has activated comprehensive counselling and support services for any members of their community grappling with the shock and grief of the tragic loss of their own.

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