The growing issue of disappearances in Lesotho has raised deep concern among the Basotho people, with many fearing for their safety and the future of their communities. One such voice of concern comes from Mr. Sekonyela Molefe, a Mosotho man who recently penned an open letter to Advocate Borotho Matsoso, the Commissioner of Police of the Lesotho Mounted Police Services (LMPS).
In his letter, Mr. Molefe expressed his unease over the increasing number of men, women, and children who have gone missing in the country, often to be found dead or never traced. He highlighted the particularly tragic case of Mokoena Maloro, a one-year-and-eight-month-old child from Ha Tsolo Sealong, who was last seen on 31 December 2024. Since then, Mokoena’s whereabouts remain unknown, leaving the community and the nation in deep distress.
Mr. Molefe conveyed the sorrow and heartbreak felt by many Basotho citizens, particularly as the search for Mokoena continues without any significant leads. He described the case as a deeply painful reminder of the vulnerability of the nation’s children and the urgency for action to prevent further disappearances.
The disappearance of Mokoena, along with other unresolved cases, has ignited public outcry, with many citizens calling for the LMPS to increase efforts to locate missing persons and investigate the causes behind these troubling trends. Mr. Molefe’s letter urges the Commissioner to prioritize the safety of all citizens, especially the most vulnerable, and to ensure that proper measures are put in place to prevent such incidents from recurring.
The issue of disappearances has sparked a wider debate about security in Lesotho, with citizens questioning the adequacy of current law enforcement efforts and the overall safety of the country. Mr. Molefe’s letter reflects the growing anxiety of the population and their desire for swift action and transparency in addressing these concerns.
In conclusion, the ongoing disappearances in Lesotho, highlighted by the heartbreaking case of Mokoena Maloro, continue to stir alarm among the people. Mr. Molefe’s open letter is a call for the government and law enforcement agencies to act decisively, offering a sense of hope that such tragic events may be prevented in the future and that the people of Lesotho can live in safety and security.
