The Namibian Police has extended a nationwide crime prevention operation, code-named “Walya Shakakodhi Tala Pombada".
The operation was conducted from 30 January to 2 February across all 14 regions and was extended by the police chief, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, on Tuesday.
Inspector-General of Police Joseph Shikongo has called on officers to serve the public with dedication and professionalism.
The Namibian Police have distanced themselves from a video circulating on social media, which they say promotes division and racial hatred.
Kauna Shikwambi, the Head of the Police Public Relations Division, stated that the video's creators used the police logo without authorisation.
The Namibian police and the Directorate of Forestry in the Zambezi Region have confiscated illegally harvested timber valued at over N$5,000.
Over the weekend, the police have responded to a series of events ranging from drug-related to violent crimes and fatal road crashes.
Drug-related crimes were the most recorded offenses.
The community of Paie Kamp, located in the Epako area of Gobabis, is in a state of shock today following the murder of a mother and her daughter, allegedly committed by a 13-year-old suspect.
Festive season policing in the Erongo Region has yielded positive results, with an overall decrease in crime.
While there have been some successes, Erongo Police Commander Nikolaus Kupembona noted that challenges still persist.
Seven rape cases, including one involving a biological father, have been reported to the Namibian police since the start of the year.
Namibian police have reported seven suicides across the country during the New Year period.
The incidents occurred between December 31 and January 4.
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.
