Then Kgosi was true to his known nature (whether true or not) of being the most ruthless and feared security agent with no nonsense attitude. The late Kgosi pioneered the spy unit in April 2008 under the stewardship of former president Ian Khama. Under his leadership, the DIS was the most feared security organ in the country and it was met with resistance as many felt the agency was formed to intimidate citizens. It was under him that the spy unit was accused of extra judicial killings and abuse of human rights and it was at the time that many felt he was untouchable.
By his own admission, Kgosi said he did not report to anyone not even the President. Certainly at the time there was fear that gripped the nation at the mention of the DIS, Kgosi or its agents. There was fear that one should not do something that will cause them to go after you as many believed the consequences of such were brutal. Kgosi and the DIS were feared for many reasons, some believed to be unlimited powers, lack of accountability and reputation for brutality. He and his organ then had a fearsome reputation against perceived threats from targeted individuals and was known to use brutal methods of interrogation of suspects that many believed resulted in the loss of lives. As much as Batswana were speculations due to how the intelligence organ allegedly operated and its Director General how he reportedly behaved even during his encounter with PAC, the late general was accused of leading a spy unit with no oversight or accountability.
