Soldier fights for life after throat slit

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A 53-year-old Lieutenant Colonel stationed at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) is fighting for his life at Bokamoso Private Hospital after he was allegedly slashed across the throat with a sharp object in the early hours of Saturday.

The senior Botswana Defence Force (BDF) officer reportedly sought medical attention at the Mogoditshane BDF Clinic on Saturday, where the matter was reported to the police at around 5am.

He was subsequently transferred to Bokamoso Private Hospital, where he remains hospitalised in a critical condition. Police are yet to establish what led to the alleged attack, who was responsible, and where the incident occurred.

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Soldier fights for life after throat slit

A 53-year-old Lieutenant Colonel stationed at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) is fighting for his life at Bokamoso Private Hospital after he was allegedly slashed across the throat with a sharp object in the early hours of Saturday.

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