GCC spends P1.3m to de-bush crime hotspots

The city council is clearing away troublesome areas
The city council is clearing away troublesome areas

Gaborone City Council (GCC) has embarked on a clean up campaign that will see clearing of bushes that have been hiding spots for criminals as well as health hazards to residents.

The company awarded the tender of slightly over P1.3 million is expected to also conduct de-silting and the removal of reeds.

The de-bushing exercise followed numerous complaints from the police and councillors that thieves hide in the bushes to surprise and attack people walking past the bushy areas.

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