The Inspector General of the Police is in the Kunene Region to engage the communities and assess their needs. 

While there, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo will share with the communities the role of law enforcement agencies in society.

The communities informed Shikongo about the need for police stations in various areas while also expressing their concern about an increase in alcohol and drug abuse, stock theft, and gender-based violence.

Shikongo noted that the community must collaborate with the police to mitigate crimes in the region.

Shikongo urged the community to not make issues such as disciplining their children a police matter.

He further stated that traditional authorities play a crucial role in shaping the community.

Kunene Governor Marius Sheya applauded the police chief for visiting the region. 

Sheya stated that there is a need for decentralisation of critical services such as vehicle clearance, firearm clearance, and other services that are presently not offered in the region.

Sheya highlighted that peace and stability are important, and as such, they should be maintained, especially this year when Namibia goes to the polls in November.

Some community members who travelled from various villages and relayed their challenges raised issues such as reporting suspects to the police, they say, as they are questioned and treated as suspects.