Namibian police have reported seven suicides across the country during the New Year period.

The incidents occurred between December 31 and January 4.

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, said some community members have a large part to play when it comes to criminal activities in Kavango East.

Shikongo is holding a community meeting with residents in Rundu.

Kunene Police Commander Eric Clay has urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads during this festive season.

The region recorded 3 fatalities, 6 serious injuries and 6 crashes at the start of this festive season. 

The Namibian Police Force hosted a farewell dinner for the Deputy Inspector General for Administration, Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, who is vying for the position of INTERPOL President.

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, confirmed that discussions are underway regarding the legal process of expunction, which involves sealing or destroying criminal records to enhance individuals’ chances of gaining employment.

The Namibian Police, together with other mourners, joined the family of the late Police Chief Inspector Riche Karel ||Naobeb in Otjiwarongo to lay him to rest.

||Naobeb, who was the Head of NamPol's VVIP Presidential Escort Division, died last week while on an official mission in Rundu, aged 49.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has lauded late police officer Chief Inspector Riche Karel ||Naobeb for an exemplary career.

The police have recorded six murders and culpable homicide cases, two attempted murder cases, and one assault case over the weekend.

The statistics are contained in the police weekend crime report.

Simasiku Matongo, the slain police officer from Walvis Bay, continued the legacy of liberation struggle hero Greenwell Matongo.

His family members said his tragic death left a big gap in the family.

Colleagues, family and community members are still reeling in shock from the murder of Matongo.

The Namibian Police have recorded 3,203 cases involving firearms between 2021 and 2024.

This was revealed at the launch of the Amnesty on Arms, Ammunition and Armament campaign in Windhoek on Friday.