Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) commander, Lt-Gen Khoantle Motšomotšo, was shot dead on Tuesday morning during a gun battle with Lt-Col Tefo Hashatsi and Lt-Col Bulane Sechele at Ratjomose barracks.
Eyewitnesses say Lt-Col Hashatsi and Lt-Col Sechele had muscled their way into Lt-Gen Motšomotšo's office and demanded to see him. The altercation resulted in a gun battle that resulted in the trio's death.
Defence Minister Sentje Lebona has confirmed Lt-Gen Motšomotšo's death, and also confirmed the demise of both Lt-Col Sechele and Lt-Col Hashatsi.
Lt-Col Sechele and Lt-Col Hashatsi were also implicated in the killing of former army commander Maaparankoe Mahao on 25 June 2015.
Rumours have been swirling that Prime Minister Thomas Thabane fled the country in the aftermath of the attack. But his spokesperson, Thabo Thakalekoala, has said the premier was still in the country.
Latest Stories
-
Hypertension, diabetes, alcohol consumption among silent killer diseases in Ghana – Report
18 minutes -
I’ll marry again – Joyce Blessing opens up on her dating life
29 minutes -
Illness, mental health, other factors fuel worker absenteeism in Ghana – Report
45 minutes -
Boycott any invitation from ORAL team – Minority to former gov’t officials
1 hour -
NDC’s Chief Kwamigah congratulates Volta regional minister-designate
1 hour -
Culture Forum writes to Mahama ahead of culture minister appointment
1 hour -
Agribusiness consultant advocates for transformative plan to boost Ghana’s food security and economic growth
1 hour -
Mechanic jailed 10 years jail for robbing student
2 hours -
Prof. Maxwell Darko Asante appointed Director of CSIR-Crops Research Institute
2 hours -
Taskforce arrests 5 suspected illegal miners at Wenchi-Atuna
2 hours -
No serious gov’t will entertain ORAL – Minority
2 hours -
Ashanti Region recorded 1,172 fire cases in 2024
2 hours -
Obed Psych and Lamisi unite on new single ‘Together Forever’
2 hours -
Kantamanto fire: Sprinter Benjamin Azamati donates GH¢10k to victims
2 hours -
BlacVolta redefining entertainment and lifestyle media in Accra’s Detty December
2 hours