Brigadier Modise Tlhage, the Head of Military Intelligence for the Botswana Defense Force (BDF), is alleged to have been caught napping, losing his official gun and laptop in the process. Tlhage’s vehicle was broken into, resulting in the theft of significant items, including his service pistol, official laptop, and undisclosed personal belongings.
The incident, confirmed by BDF Public Relations Officer Lt. Colonel Fana Maswabi, has raised serious concerns regarding the security implications for both military operations and state confidentiality. The theft of a service pistol and official laptop, potentially containing sensitive information, also raises questions about the safeguarding of classified data within the BDF’s ranks.
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