A Swapo stalwart and freedom fighter, Peter Nakapolo, was buried at Eenhana Memorial Shrine in the Ohangwena Region.

The late Nakapolo, 76 at the time of his death, was conferred an official funeral by the Head of State.

Nakapolo was involved in mobilising young Namibians to join the Swapo movement and persuading them to go into exile in 1973.

He was one of the first people to own a car in his area of Nankali-north, which he used to transport and store weapons and ammunition for PLAN combatants as well as the fighters.

Nakapolo established the Omalambo centre, where he worked as a mobilizer and facilitator, coordinated the provision of food for the PLAN combatants, and offered temporary shelter.

His house became a target for the South African soldiers, resulting in his homestead being burned down twice.

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba sent a message of condolences to the bereaved family.

"We wish you strength and consolation as you bid farewell to comrade Petrus Nakapolo, a veteran of the liberation struggle, fortified by the knowledge that he lived a long and exemplary life of caring, loving, and compassion that positively affected many people in his community and our nation at large."

President Hage Geingob, in a message of condolence delivered on his behalf, said the risk taken by Nakapolo to support the struggle for Namibia's independence will forever be remembered, saying Nakapolo displayed patriotism and bravery.

"His actions exemplify the spirit of those whose blood waters our freedom. He was a freedom fighter on the home front who helped to buttress the national quest for freedom against tyranny, racism, and injustice. We are therefore honoured to pay a befitting farewell to a grandfather, father, brother, freedom fighter, and hero of the Namibian liberation struggle."

The late Nakapolo is survived by his wife and 16 children.