The Lesotho Police Staff Association (LEPOSA) last week filed an urgent application challenging the promotions of six police officers with the police body accusing the police authorities of breaching the law.

Police Commissioner, Holomo Molibeli on 12 January 2018 promoted six police officers with immediate effect, following the announcement of six vacant positions within the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) last December.

The six officers who were promoted are Inspector Baleme Edwin Lebajoa who is now an Assistant Commissioner, Senior Inspector Lefu Ralethoko who was elevated to the Senior Superintendent while Police Spokesperson, Inspector Mpiti Mopeli and Butha-Buthe Police Senior Inspector, Thato Ramarikhoane, are now Superintendents.

Inspectors, Mohlapiso Mohlapiso and Boipuso Monne were promoted to the rank of Senior Inspector.

However, LEPOSA alleges the said promotions were executed opposing to the laws governing the LMPS.

The police association wants the High Court to nullify the said promotions for not being compliant with the provisions of police regulations as amended in 2003.