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

NAMPOL

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Namibia

NamPol Opens Murder Case Against Mentally Challenged Man for Fatal Assault on 104-Year-Old Mother

The Namibian Police Force in the Omusati region has initiated a murder case against a 36-year-old mentally challenged man who allegedly beat his 104-year-old mother to death with a stick. The tragic incident occurred on Friday in Enkombo village, Etayi constituency. Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, the region’s Crime Investigation Coordinator, confirmed the details. The victim, identified as Cecilia Vilho, has prompted the authorities to open a case of murder, coupled […]

todayFebruary 12, 2024 20

Namibia

Truck Driver Arrested for Culpable Homicide in Fatal Head-On Collision near Otjiwarongo

In a tragic incident outside Otjiwarongo on Wednesday morning, a 37-year-old truck driver has been apprehended on charges of culpable homicide following a head-on collision with a Volkswagen sedan. Namibian Police Force Otjozondjupa Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday afternoon. The collision, which occurred on the B1 road south of Otjiwarongo, claimed the life of 25-year-old Francois Seibeb, the sole occupant of the […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024 22 24 2

Namibia

Namibian Police Chief Commends Nation’s Smooth Transition, Ensures Security for Dignitaries at Late President’s Funeral

Namibia's Inspector General of Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, acknowledged on Monday that other countries have praised Namibia for efficiently preventing a leadership vacuum during the transition of power. He emphasized that, unlike in some countries where such transitions can lead to unrest and security challenges, Namibia has successfully maintained stability. Lieutenant General Shikongo highlighted the automatic reinforcement of security measures for both the current president and the vice president. […]

todayFebruary 6, 2024 40

Namibia

Alarming Surge in Gender-Based Violence: Over 380 Cases Reported in Six Namibian Regions

In the past three months, a staggering 380 cases of gender-based violence have been reported in Namibia across six regions. The Zambezi, Oshikoto, Kavango, Otjozondjupa, Omusati, and Kunene regions collectively averaged over 100 reported cases per month. Namibian Police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi disclosed that the Oshikoto region had the highest reported cases at 98, leading to 86 arrests. Omusati followed closely with 94 cases and 49 arrests, while […]

todayFebruary 2, 2024 22

Namibia

Namibian Police Inspector Urges Separate Sleeping Arrangements for Children to Prevent Rape Incidents

Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, Head of the Oshana Community Policing Sub-division within the Namibian Police Force, emphasized the importance of child safety during a 'Be Safe' campaign at Onaushe Combined School. Aiyambo specifically advised parents to ensure that their children sleep in separate rooms to mitigate the risk of potential rape incidents. Addressing students on Tuesday, Aiyambo highlighted instances where allegations of sibling rape had occurred, resulting in some cases where […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024 25

Namibia

Ministry Official Faces Charges for Unpermitted Transportation of Animal Feed Bags

A 40-year-old official from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Johannes Haufiku, made his initial appearance in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Haufiku, arrested last Thursday, is accused of transporting 39 private animal feed bags without an official permit. Magistrate Sonia Samupofu granted him bail of N$3000 during the hearing. The case has been postponed to April 25, awaiting a decision from the Prosecutor General’s office. Haufiku has […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024 19

Namibia

Murder dominates police’s weekend crime report

Murder cases dominated the NamPol weekend crime report, which also reported incidences of theft and drug possession, as well as reckless and negligent driving. Nampa reports that four cases of murder were reported countrywide. Meanwhile, a Namibian man has been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old woman who was stabbed to death. Claudia Kambanza died after she was attacked in Hull on Friday, Humberside Police said Mateus Johannes, has […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 7

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 22

Namibia

Ministry Official Arrested for Alleged Misuse of Government Vehicle in Unlawful Animal Feed Transport

On Thursday, a government official from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism was apprehended for purportedly misusing a government vehicle to transport 39 bags (50 kilograms each) of private animal feed without the required permits. Deputy Commissioner Eino Nambahu, the Acting Regional Commander of the Namibian Police Force in the Kavango East Region, says that the individual was allegedly moving the bags from a residence in Sauyemwa informal settlement […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 9

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