The Commissioner of Police Mr Keabetswe Makgophe has thanked four retiring senior police officers for serving the nation with distinction and loyalty.

Mr Makgophe thanked the officers at a reception he hosted in their honour in Gaborone on Fridays (14/06/13).  The four officers are Assistant Commissioner Mrs Dolly Tukununu Motladiile, Mr Milton Mapange, Mr. Mosalagae Mmoi, and Senior Superintendent Taelo Balepile.

The Commissioner said during their service the officers demonstrated commitment and devotion to duty. He said while other officers left the Service for various reasons, quartet remained sacrificing their youthful days to serve the nation.

He appealed to them to continue assisting the police in fighting crime even during their retirement. He also recognized the support that the four retirees enjoyed from their spouses, who stood by them in difficult and challenging times.

The Commissioner appealed to those who are still serving to learn from the tried and tested men and women who have served the country with loyalty.

Mr Mosalagae Mmoi was the Deputy Director Crime Intelligence Branch, Mr Milton Mapange was the Deputy Divisional CID officer North. Mrs Motladiile was the Head of Occupational, Health, Safety, Chaplaincy and Social Welfare based at Police Headquarters while Mr Taelo Balepile was a Maintenance officer Sothern Division in Lobatse.