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‘Killer’ cops in hot soup

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The Joseph family in Bobonong is still reeling in shock after their son Potso Joseph was gunned down by members of the Botswana Police Service (BPS) in Palapye just three days before Christmas.

The police allegedly shot the 35-year-old in cold blood while he walked towards their car as his fiancé looked on holding their six-month-old baby.

The police would then give the family P10,000 to assist with funeral arrangements.

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‘Killer’ cops in hot soup

The Joseph family in Bobonong is still reeling in shock after their son Potso Joseph was gunned down by members of the Botswana Police Service (BPS) in Palapye just three days before Christmas.

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