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BDF investigates Mozambique-based soldiers death

10 Feb 2022

Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has launched an investigation to determine the cause of an incident that has resulted in the death of a soldier deployed in Mozambique.

According to a BDF media release, the soldier died on Wednesday in Mueda, Cabo Delgado Province. 

The deceased was part of the second Botswana contingent deployed under the auspices  of SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) in support of the country’s efforts to combat threats of terrorism and acts of violent extremism in its Cabo Delgado Province.

BDF requests the public to accord the deceased’s family and friends the privacy they deserve during this difficult time. BOPA

Source : BOPA

Author : BOPA

Location : GABORONE

Event : Press release

Date : 10 Feb 2022