Taolo Lucas

Taolo Lucas is a motswana politician and a member of Botswana Congress Party. He is a member of parliment for Bobirwa. Quotes “We must have district officers for disability. Some of them are unable to move around as they do not have wheelchairs,” “They deserve special support, give them special dispensation,” FOCUS ON IMPROVING LIVELIHOODS – LUCAS AFRICA Press( 22 November 2023) “On Friday, 25th July 2025, social media was flooded with disturbing images of a blood-soaked police officer who had been hacked on the head with an axe in Mmathethe whilst conducting an investigation. This came shortly after another attack in Molepolole, where an officer was viciously assaulted during a routine traffic stop whilst in full uniform,” “Attacks on members of the police are an attack on the peace, tranquility, and good order of the country. It is a gross violation of state authority,” “These duties make it clear that the police service is a cornerstone of our democracy and societal stability. Any attack on an officer should provoke outrage amongst all peace-loving citizens,” “There should be public education on grievance channels, all citizens should acquaint themselves with police grievance procedures and follow them. When aggrieved by the police, citizens can simultaneously report to the police leadership and the local leadership, rather than resorting to violence, violence should never be an option,” “Moreover, we propose that the police commissioner should consider reviewing the police operational procedures and ensure that officers are properly equipped with non-lethal equipment to defend themselves from attacks such as the recent incidents," “We also propose that police officers who are victims of violence be accorded all the necessary assistance and support to emerge out of the trauma,” “We must not allow a culture of violence against peace officers to fester. We stand in full solidarity with our police and honour the noble task they perform daily in safeguarding our lives and properties,” BCP advocates arming police Mmegi(5 August 2025) “Ke ne ka faka pressure mo go Domgrag le Masisi ke gone abo go nna le pharologanyo (I put pressure on BDP and Masisi and as result there was a difference),” I pressurised government to restock in Bobirwa – Lucas Mmegi (26 February 2024)