Lesotho's former army commander, Lieutenant General Tlali Kamoli, has denied allegations of ordering gunfire near two private residences during the ongoing Kamoli bombings trial.

The latest developments were reported on November 1, 2026, as the High Court continued hearing evidence in the case involving Kamoli and four former members of the Lesotho Defence Force.

During cross-examination, prosecutors questioned Kamoli about alleged instructions to former soldier Tefo Hashatsi to fire shots near the homes of Ramoholi and Tsšooana in 2014. The prosecution suggested that the alleged shootings were intended to create the impression that police officers were responsible.

Kamoli rejected the allegations, denying that he had instructed Hashatsi to carry out the shootings. He also denied knowing about tensions within the senior police leadership at the time.

The former army commander told the court that the Chief of Staff was responsible for administrative communication within the military chain of command.

The trial relates to serious allegations involving attempted murder, aggravated assault, malicious damage to property and other offences connected to the events of 2014.

The proceedings remain ongoing, and the accused are entitled to the presumption of innocence. The prosecution must establish its case through evidence presented before the court.

The trial continues to attract national attention because of its connection to one of Lesotho's most significant security and political crises.