The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has beefed up security around its newly appointed commander, General Mpho Churchill Mophuting, underscoring fears of possible threats to his life.
When General Mophuting officially took command of the BDF on 6th November 2025, he was assigned not just the standard close protection detail allocated to all BDF commanders, but an extra layer of protection comprising three plain clothes officers from the elite Ceremonial Guard Unit (CGU). The CGU, typically reserved for presidential escorts, State House guard duties, and VIP security, is not known for operating in protective surveillance roles, a clear sign that the new commander’s safety is being treated as an elevated risk.
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