Police to install surveillance cameras in Oshana Police inspector general lieutenant Joseph Shikongo says the police will install surveillance cameras in the town’s of Oshakati, Ondangwa and Ongwediva to curb the crime rate in the Oshana region. He says the surveillance cameras will be operating 24/7 and they will be installed in the hot spot areas where crime is prevalent. Shikongo says criminal activities taking place in the streets, business areas and shopping malls will be monitored by the police on CCTV, where police officers will be able to communicate with those on the ground to allow for fast response. He said this during a police community engagement at Adolf village in the Oshana region on Friday. “We have heard to the cries of the community members and the police have decided to install surveillance cameras all over the streets. Our police officers will be monitoring the cameras 24/7. We want this region to be crime free and we will make sure that we arrest all the criminal,,” he said. So far, the police have managed to install surveillance cameras at Oshakati, with Ongwediva and Ondangwa to follow in due course. Shikongo said he wants the Oshana region to be a crime free region where residents can walk without having any worries of being attacked by armed robbers. “We want to have peace and order in the community. No one must feel unsafe wherever they are. This is our country and we must maintain peace and security at all times. No criminals will walk free in this region, the police will be monitoring the cameras, making sure that they are arrested,” he said. At the same occasion, Shikongo also promoted about 35 police officers in the Oshana region to various senior ranks. The post Police to install surveillance cameras in Oshana appeared first on The Namibian.

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Otjozondjupa Easter police report Otjozondjupa Easter police report NBC Online Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:59

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Police urge public to put safety first during Easter weekend Niël Terblanché As thousands are preparing to travel home or to a holiday destination over the Easter long weekend, the Namibian Police have called on motorists to exercise caution and adhere to safety measures on the roads. In a statement issued by the head of the police’s public relations division, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, urged motorists to ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy before setting off. This includes checking brakes, tyres, lights, and indicators. “Obey all traffic rules and regulations at all times. Avoid overloading both passengers and goods. Do not drink and drive,” she urged. Drivers were also reminded to wear seatbelts and ensure their passengers do the same. “Courtesy and consideration towards other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, is the key to reducing accidents,” she said. Shikwambi appealed to all citizens to act responsibly during the Easter holiday period. “Let us all play our part in making this holiday safe for everyone,” she urged. Shikwambi also urged the nation to secure their homes before departing for their various destinations. Travellers were also encouraged to inform a trusted neighbour or relative to keep an eye on their property during their absence.

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