Namibia has recorded a decline in firearm surrenders during September's African Amnesty Month.

Only 15 firearms have been handed over.

Of the 15 firearms surrendered, four are hand grenades, and 298 rounds of ammunition, down from 86 firearms, 3,171 rounds and 22 magazines handed over in 2025.

The Acting Inspector General of NamPol, Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, said, "So, predominantly, these surrenders were in the following regions: Erongo, Omusati, Oshikoto, Omaheke, Otjozondjupa and Oshana. The rest of the regions did not receive any firearms that were surrendered. In terms of this analysis, as I've said, we are still analysing to see maybe to diversify our marketing or how we are going to advocate for voluntary surrender."

Major General Nainda said police were reviewing ways to boost participation, stressing that removing illegal firearms will reduce armed robberies and murders.

Meanwhile, Operation Basadi deployed over 1,500 female officers and personnel nationwide to combat gender-based violence, crimes against children and other offences under a SADC regional initiative.

The operation resulted in arrests linked to stock theft and outstanding rape cases, while additional manpower helped police trace witnesses, obtain statements and finalise case dockets.

Nainda urged continued public cooperation in fighting crime, saying police would use the amnesty findings to improve awareness campaigns and strengthen future crime prevention efforts.