Suspected Armed Robbers Shot Dead

Business was brought to a halt Thursday evening at the Gaborone West Industrial Area when a shootout between suspected robbers and plain-clothed police officers turned deadly.

Two of the suspected robbers were confirmed dead at the hospital and there were no casualties among the officers or bystanders.

Botswana Police (BPS) Public Relations Unit’s Senior Superintendent Near Bagali, confirmed the incident in a press statement further saying two other injured suspected armed robbers were in hospital for medical attention.

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Closure as pain lingers

March 28 will go down as a day that Batswana will never forget because of the accident that occurred near Mmamatlakala in Limpopo, South Africa. The tragedy affected not only the grieving families but the nation at large. Batswana throughout the process stood behind the grieving families and the governments of Botswana and South Africa need much more than a pat on the back.Last Saturday was a day when family members said their last goodbyes to...

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