DIS appeals dismissed Khama search warrant

Justice Busang
Justice Busang

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) is appealing a judgment in which they were denied access to search former president Ian Khama’s last remaining property.

Last Sunday, Justice Ranier Busang of Lobatse High Court dismissed the DIS application for a search warrant of Khama’s property being Plot 260/261 also known as State House 4.

Now the spy unit has reportedly filed an ex-parte application before the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn Justice Busang’s ruling. According to the DIS’ grounds of appeal, the search against Khama’s State House 4 was crucial because they believe the house has weapons. The DIS lead investigator, Jet Mafuta says some colleagues involved in the investigation against Khama have tried to access the premises by approaching him on October 23, and were denied access. “We have belief that the house has concealed firearms and weapons.

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