Omusati Police Commander Ismael Basson said the unprofessional attitudes of some police officers are discouraging for men who mean to report cases of gender-based violence (GBV).

President Nangolo Mbumba is confident that the Combating of Domestic Violence Act will lead to a reduction of gender-based violence in Namibia.

Cases of domestic violence and drug abuse remain the most reported at Outjo.

Outjo Police Station Commander and Chief Inspector Seun Karupa, however, say they are on alert to respond to any distress call.

A police detective, Inspector Abram Kaiser, appeared in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate Court on a charge of domestic violence.

Detective Inspector Kaiser was arrested following charges of assault by threat for allegedly threatening to shoot his wife.