Police in the Kavango East Region visited numerous schools in the region as part of Operation Genesis.

During their visit, the police educated the learners on crime prevention and the importance of self-discipline.

Kavango East Acting Regional Commander, Deputy Commissioner Eino Nambahu, says the school visiting programme is part of the police's responsibility.

The Acting Regional Commander says after the campaign he wants to see crime records reduce drastically.

Police in the Kavango East have spearheaded Operation Genesis with other stakeholders to monitor and control activities across the border.

Acting Regional Commander for Kavango East, Deputy Commissioner Eino Nambahu, expounds on the purpose of the operation.

"Joint Patrol which is aimed at the riverside and border is a joint of stakeholders. That is from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Safety and Security, NamPol, and Correctional Services, we are one wing."

Police in the Oshikoto Region have detained over 30 Angolan nationals and issued several traffic fines since the launch of Operation Genesis.

The operation aims to clamp down on crime and road accidents in the region and has intensified the maintenance of law and order both in urban and rural areas.

The Head of Operation Genesis, Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels, says the force will continue to set up sporadic roadblocks across the region to ensure total compliance with road traffic rules.