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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Maureen Mbeha

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Namibia

Man Found Dead in Police Cell After Arrest for Stock Thef

A 32-year-old Namibian man, arrested for stock theft in Otavi, was found dead in his police holding cell on Saturday morning, allegedly having committed suicide. According to Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the man was detained on Friday afternoon after meat from a stolen cow was found in his possession. He was discovered hanging in his cell around 4:30 AM the next day. No suicide note was found, and foul play […]

todayAugust 5, 2024 10

Namibia

Rise in Human Trafficking Cases in Namibia

Namibia has seen an increase in human trafficking cases since April 2023. Five cases are currently in court, with one conviction. Since August 2023, 26 trafficking victims, including 12 children, have been assisted by the Ministry of Gender Equality. Minister Doreen Sioka noted a troubling rise in domestic trafficking. Law enforcement and international organizations call for improved strategies and resources to tackle this growing issue.

todayJuly 31, 2024 13

Namibia

NamPol Hunts for Armed Robbers After Otjiwarongo Fuel Station Heist

The Namibian Police Force in Otjozondjupa Region is conducting an intense manhunt for five suspects involved in an armed robbery at a fuel station in Otjiwarongo. The incident occurred on Monday between 06 and 06h30 pm, where the robbers, armed with a pistol, machete, and axe, stole over N$246,000. They forced the manager to open the safe and fled on foot. Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha confirmed that the suspects are […]

todayJuly 31, 2024 21

Namibia

Fatal Fall from Water Tank at Otjiwarongo

A 59-year-old man died instantly yesterday after allegedly falling from a 15-metre-high water tank while performing maintenance work in Otjiwarongo. Senior Inspector, Maureen Mbeha of the Namibian Police Force reported that the incident occurred at 13:00 in the Orwetoveni residential area, near Karundu Primary School. Preliminary investigations suggest that the man's protection belt may have become loose, leading to the fatal fall. His 37-year-old colleague was rescued from the tank […]

todayJuly 29, 2024 19

Namibia

Police Investigate Officer Accused of Assisting Suspect in Passport Theft

Authorities are probing a senior officer from the Otjiwarongo Criminal Investigations Unit for allegedly stealing a confiscated passport and providing it to a suspect for travel to and from South Africa. Inspector Ursula Mulongwane is accused of aiding Joao-Quinn Amado, an Angolan national facing fraud charges, in his travel on January 12 and 13 this year. Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, spokesperson for the Otjozondjupa police, confirmed the allegations received from […]

todayMarch 18, 2024 6

Namibia

State Patient Arrested with 500 Grams of Cannabis During Ambulance Transport

A 38-year-old man, under state care and being transported in an ambulance from Windhoek to Outjo, was apprehended on Friday after authorities discovered him in possession of 500 grams of cannabis. Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the Namibian Police Force's head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, revealed that the arrest took place at 3PM on Friday along the B1 road. The police had set up an unexpected roadblock about five […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 21

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