Maseru
Impeccable sources within the Lesotho Mounted Police Service have informed Lesotho Tribune that Deputy Commissioner of Police Paseka Mokete has been suspended by Commissioner of Police Borotho Matsoso. The suspension follows a show-cause letter that was reportedly issued to DCP Mokete earlier this week.
According to those familiar with internal proceedings, the decision comes after what insiders described as growing tension between the two senior officers over operational control and recent disciplinary actions within the force. It remains unclear what specific allegations were raised in the show-cause letter, but sources say the matter involves “conduct unbecoming of a senior officer.”
This development mirrors previous turbulence within the LMPS hierarchy, where senior officers have been sent on forced leave or suspended under circumstances that often blur the line between disciplinary oversight and internal politics.
When contacted for comment, both the Police Spokesperson and DCP Mokete were unavailable. Lesotho Tribune continues to make efforts to obtain official confirmation and further details regarding the reasons and duration of the suspension.
More to follow as the story develops.
