The Namibian Police Force has urged the public to be patient and allow for thorough investigations into the culpable homicide case involving the Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo.

This follows a social media post alleging a cover-up in the investigation of the accident involving Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, which occurred in the northern region in late December.

Three people died during the accident.

A case of culpable homicide or reckless or negligent driving was immediately opened on the day of the incident.

The Police Inspector-General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, says the country is still experiencing a high crime rate.

The IG made these remarks at a belated 32nd Police Day anniversary in Windhoek.

"The country is still experiencing a prevalence of crime, particularly violent crimes such as robbery, gender-based violence (GBV) coupled with rape, murder, and attempted murder, and assault GBH, as well as economic crimes, cybercrime, and cross-border and trans-national organized crimes such as human and drug trafficking," said Shikongo.

House breaking, stock theft, and illegal harvesting of natural resources by illegal immigrants are major causes of concern for citizens living in the Zambezi Region.

Namibian Police Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, is confident, though, that criminal activity in the region can be brought under control.

General Shikongo addressed his officers following the just-concluded "Operation Clarion" in the region.

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has warned police officers that they would either be demoted or fired if they underperform in combating crime or put the good name of NamPol into disrepute.