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Botswana’s Peter Magosi hands over gun and vehicle in brief handover

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Peter Fana Magosi, former director general of Botswana’s intelligence services, reportedly handed over his service pistol and a vehicle during a particularly brief handover. The transfer of only these items has raised questions about the transition at the head of the institution, Weekendpost reports.

Peter Magosi handed over his service pistol and a vehicle during the handover of his role at the head of Botswana’s intelligence service, Weekendpost reports. The exchange took place quickly, with no more extensive transfer described by the publication.

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