In an effort to strengthen community relations and address ongoing safety and crime challenges, the Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, launched Operation Katjavivi.

Walvis Bay's Narraville residents have raised alarm over rising crime and drug abuse within their community.

At a recent engagement meeting, locals also voiced frustration over the slow response to calls for help by law enforcement.

To combat crime and create public awareness in the Kavango East Region, the Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, held a community meeting at Rundu.

Since last year to date, more than 700 house break-ins have been recorded, while 1,300 cases are classified as other offences. 

Twenty people have been arrested in the Omaheke Region since the start of this year for drug abuse.

A team spearheaded by the governor of Omaheke and the police regional commander has proposed a number of remedies to ease tribal tensions that flared recently at Otjinene.

The Namibian Police Force is advising the public to exercise extreme caution when making fires at home or handling flammable products. 

This warning comes in response to a rise in fire incidents reported in recent months. 

A teenage boy's body was discovered in Karibib this morning. 

According to Erongo Police regional commander Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona, preliminary investigations suggest that the victim was stabbed. 

The victim is believed to be approximately 17 years old. 

Preparations for the Okahandja Tourism and Trade Expo are about 75 percent complete, with the event set to take place from the 3rd to the 7th of June.

Deputy Inspector General of the Police Elias Mutota has said the police have launched a special operation to prevent more crimes and to find those responsible for the murders of two minors and a teenager at Okahandja.

The Biker Community of Namibia has petitioned against violence and the senseless killing of vulnerable members of society.

The petition is to bring justice for three girls, Ingrid Maasdorp, Roswinds Fabianu and Beyoncé !Kharuxas.