Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo says that no Namibian should live in fear of moving around at any hour due to criminals.
Lieutenant General Shikongo led a joint operation by the police and city police on Saturday.
Namibia Post and Telecommunications Holdings (NPTH) has donated 22 firearms and a portion of 6 of Farm Hoop 110 in Omitara to the Namibian Police. This donation comes as the company prepares for its pending dismantling, which is expected to be completed by December 31.
As part of its efforts to enhance the standard of facilities and operational capabilities of police in the region, the |Khomas Regional Council took it upon itself to repair police vehicles as well as repaint and renovate holding cells.
This is all being done at a cost of N$1.5 million.
Police officers working at Oshiko in Ongwediva under harsh conditions now have shelter following the inauguration of the checkpoints.
At the inauguration, the Police Inspector General said road safety is not merely a matter of convenience, but a fundamental right for every citizen.
The Namibian Police Force (NamPol), together with the Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM), is offering leadership development training at Rundu.
The program is being attended by 36 station commanders from all 14 regions.
With Christmas drawing closer, roads are becoming busier.
The Inspector General of the Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, says drug abuse in Namibia is a growing concern and is responsible for increased criminal activities happening in many communities.
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police has called on the government to provide sufficient resources to allow the force to combat transnational organised crime in the SADC Region.
