The First Gentleman of Namibia, Lt Gen. Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, addressed crime statistics in the ||Kharas Region, calling for urgent action to tackle root causes at the official opening of a Men's Conference in Keetmanshoop.
Crimes against tourists in the Erongo Region have seen an uptick of 26% between January and October this year, compared to the same period in 2024.
Forty-four cases were reported between January and October this year, compared to 35 reported during the same period last year.
The Namibian Police have recorded 3,203 cases involving firearms between 2021 and 2024.
This was revealed at the launch of the Amnesty on Arms, Ammunition and Armament campaign in Windhoek on Friday.
Housebreaking and road accidents top this week's most committed crimes.
Housebreaking incidents dominated and accounted for the highest number of cases.
In Omahenene, suspects got away with N$16,000 after they broke into a shebeen.
The ||Kharas Region has recorded a 37% decrease in crime since the start of the festive season.
Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Marius Katamila, attributed the crime reduction to police visibility, quick response time, and public collaboration.
