The Police in the Omusati Region have celebrated Heritage Day at Outapi, highlighting the importance of cultural diversity, unity, and preserving traditions for future generations.

Omusati police have so far arrested only two of the six trial-awaiting inmates who escaped from lawful custody at the Okalongo Police holding cells on Sunday, 24 May.

Omusati Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, says 11 people in the region have been arrested for drunk driving since the Easter long weekend began yesterday.

The Omusati Region has seen an influx of visitors, prompting police to set up sporadic roadblocks across the region.

The Omusati Police is investigating a case of fraud after a male senior pastor of ELCIN in the Western Diocese of the Nakayale Parish in Outapi, allegedly defrauded the church of N$3.4 million.