While residents and visitors of Rundu celebrated Christmas, the police were on the ground to maintain peace and order in the town.
A police operation for the festive season is ongoing in Rundu and surrounding areas, to make sure peace and security are maintained.
NamPol's Deputy Inspector General, Major General Elias Mutota, has urged holidaymakers to alert police officers in their jurisdiction when they travel.
General Mutota did some legwork at the Okapuka roadblock, where he also emphasized the increase in house break-ins during the festive season.
NamPol's Inspector General has launched the festive season crime prevention campaign in the Kavango East Region.
Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo said the patrol, which is part of the crime prevention campaign, was also due to the rising cases of criminal activities in the Kavango East Region.
Communities have been urged to join neighborhood watch groups as it creates a sense of security and reduces fear of crime during this festive season.
During the holiday season, crime tends to increase exponentially, particularly housebreaking and robberies of personal effects.
Female police officers will continue to make strides in ensuring safety and security as they embark upon Operation Basadi.
The officers marched in Windhoek to create awareness and commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
The Namibia Breweries Limited launched its "Responsible Drinking" campaign, advocating for responsible drinking and addressing excessive use of alcohol.
The Police Inspector-General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, says the country is still experiencing a high crime rate.
The IG made these remarks at a belated 32nd Police Day anniversary in Windhoek.
Two brothers died instantly this morning following a freak accident in an earth dam at Eenhana in the Ohangwena Region.
High stock theft cases in the Omaheke Region's Aminuis Constituency are causing concern among farming communities.
Farmers say they are losing donkeys and small stock, and more than 50 animals were stolen during the past two months.
Motorists with outstanding warrants of arrest have until the end of January next year to settle their admission of guilt fines.
Speaking at a media briefing, NamPol's Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, said a total of 348,438 warrants of arrest are yet to be executed.
