Namibian Police Force

Tragedy Strikes in Oshikoto Region: Fatal Stabbing and Newborn’s Death Shock Community

In a distressing turn of events in Oshigambo village, Oshikoto Region, a 55-year-old man met a tragic end after allegedly being stabbed by his 52-year-old brother on Thursday night. The incident, occurring around 8pm in the Otilindi location, unfolded following a confrontation over the brother's purported failure to provide transportation. According to regional commander Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, the 52-year-old suspect trailed his brother after the disagreement and allegedly stabbed him once […]

12 January, 2024

Namibia

Authorities arrested two women on allegations of stealing an iPhone 14 Pro Max

Authorities arrested two women on allegations of stealing an iPhone 14 Pro Max and deceiving a 34-year-old man in Windhoek's Shandumbala last Friday. Reportedly, the suspects requested to borrow the victim's phone but declined to return it. Furthermore, they proceeded to make unauthorized withdrawals totaling N$2,000 from the victim's bank account. According to the police, the victim was defrauded of a total sum of N$32,000. Investigations by the police are […]

10 January, 2024

Namibia

45-year-old woman apprehended when discovered with an alleged stash of illicit fuel

A 45-year-old woman was apprehended when discovered with an alleged stash of illicit fuel and unable to furnish evidence of purchase at Okatope village this past Saturday. She was found holding 45 containers of diesel - 25 liters each, one 20-liter diesel container, five 5-liter diesel containers, and an empty 20-liter container, amounting to a total value of N$25,307. The individual was scheduled to make an appearance at the Ondangwa […]

10 January, 2024

Namibia

Congo Nationals Denied Bail in Katutura Court Over Alleged Cannabis Possession

Two male suspects from Congo, allegedly caught in possession of cannabis, were denied bail during their initial court appearance at the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Bwanga Bonifus and Simba Gabriel faced charges for dealing in and possessing 18,610 grams of cannabis, valued at N$930,500. State Prosecutor Kasale Kasale opposed bail, citing ongoing early-stage investigations, the significant value of the drugs, and the likelihood of the suspects fleeing as reasons.

10 January, 2024

Namibia

Police leadership development course starts in Tsumeb

The Namibian Police Force’s Inspector General, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo, has urged police officers not to disregard society during their tenure in the police system. Speaking on Monday during the opening of a leadership development training course attended by deputy commissioners at Tsumeb, Shikongo stressed the importance of officers acknowledging their connection to society while in uniform. He said they should recognise their roots and remember that they will eventually […]

9 January, 2024

Namibia

Walvis Bay police officer Bartholomeus Shindimba was granted bail

Walvis Bay police officer Bartholomeus Shindimba was granted bail on Friday, set at N$1,000, following allegations of being found in possession of a stolen cellphone that belonged to Vernon Gavin, aged 52, discovered deceased at home on December 30. Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the Erongo police spokesperson, confirmed that Shindimba, stationed at Walvis Bay Police Station, appeared in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court and is scheduled for a subsequent appearance on […]

9 January, 2024

Namibia

40-year-old man was reportedly fatally stabbed on Saturday in the Onesi Constituency

A 40-year-old man was reportedly fatally stabbed on Saturday in the Onesi Constituency within the Omusati Region by an identified assailant. As stated in a weekend crime report released by the Namibian Police Force on Monday, authorities are currently conducting a manhunt for the alleged perpetrator, who purportedly stabbed the victim in the chest around 12:30 PM. The victim, identified as Shiimi Onesmus, was allegedly attacked during the incident. NamPol's […]

9 January, 2024

Namibia

Ondangwa allocates land to the Namibian Police for Omashaka substation

The Ondangwa Town Council has allocated a portion of land to the Namibian Police Force to construct a substation at Omashaka. Here’s the town’s mayor Paavo Amwele.

8 January, 2024

Namibia

Two separate incidents of fatal stabbing were reported in the Omusati Region

Two separate incidents of fatal stabbing were reported in the Omusati Region yesterday, as confirmed by Inspector Anna Kunga, Community Affairs Officer of the Namibian Police Force. In the first incident, Shiimi Onesmus, a 40-year-old resident of Akaonde village in the Onesi Constituency, was allegedly fatally stabbed at the Okapanda shebeen. The perpetrator, identified as an Angolan national, reportedly fled the scene and remains at large. The incident occurred following […]

8 January, 2024