The government is concerned about the escalating rate of stock theft in Mokhotlong and Qacha’s Nek districts urging all to fight against the crime.

This was said by the Prime Minister Dr. Moeketsi Majoro when speaking at the ceremony to mark the construction of the office of the Principal Chief of Malingoaneng in Mokhotlong yesterday.

Dr. Majoro said in an effort to fight against stock theft, the government is intending to allocate five vehicles for each of the two  districts, adding that stock theft is a serious crime which should be addressed in both districts as well as between Lesotho and South Africa.

He said provision of vehicles will also help in addressing challenges that include lack of transport facing the security agencies.