Nampol Inspector General Joseph Shikongo stepped down from the helm of the Namibian Police Force after serving nearly four years of service as Police Chief.
Lieutenant General Shikongo succeeded Sebastian Ndeitunga and held the position from August 2022 until May 2026.
Inspector General Joseph Shikongo is concerned over the rising number of rape cases in Namibia, warning that a failure to address underlying social issues is fuelling the crisis.
Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has said policies and resolutions adopted by the Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (SARPCCO) are producing results, despite persistent political, economic and social challenges facing member states.
Nampol Inspector General has urged police officers to stop using the lack of transport as an excuse when responding to calls from community members.
The Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, has encouraged cadets to prepare themselves to become professional and disciplined officers once deployed.
The Inspector General of the police has announced that the Tourism Protection Subdivision will, with immediate effect, be transferred to the Office of the Inspector General.
Inspector-General of Police Joseph Shikongo has called on officers to serve the public with dedication and professionalism.
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.
Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has raised concerns over rising crime levels in the Erongo Region, including housebreaking and theft; robbery with aggravating circumstances; fraud and cybercrime targeting pensioners; motor vehicle theft targeting tourists; and assault.
Namibian Police Deputy Inspector General for Administration, Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, has described Commissioner Johanna Ngondo's appointment as the new |Khomas Regional Commander as a milestone.
