Seven lecturers at Botswana Police College in Otse got the shock of their life on Friday when Police Commissioner Keabetswe Makgophe suspended them with immediate effect over involvement in sexual relationships with some of their students. In the suspension letters, written and delivered on Friday, Makgophe wrote: “Be informed that it has been reported to this office that you are being investigated for an offence of Discreditable Conduct. This followed allegations that you are involved in an intimate relationship with trainees under your direction. Such investigation may result in you being charged criminally and/ or disciplinarily. In view of the seriousness of this matter, I have decided to suspend you from duty on full salary effective today 05 October 2018 pending the outcome of the investigation against you”. “Consequent to the above, the Director Training is to confine you to the police camp or place of residence during such hours as s/he may decide. I do hope that you will cooperate with the investigating officers in order to facilitate the speedy completion of this matter,” said Makgophe to one Sergeant. Still reeling in shock, the suspended police officers met their lawyer in Gaborone on Friday afternoon to seek legal advice…