Oshana Police report gains in tackling complex crimes, armed robberies
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Oshana Police say they have made tremendous improvements in combating and resolving complex crimes, as they strive to improve real-time reaction to armed robberies.
Oshana Police say they have made tremendous improvements in combating and resolving complex crimes, as they strive to improve real-time reaction to armed robberies.
Oshana Police Commander Commissioner Naftal Sackaria has launched Operation Ndjadila at Oshakati in the Oshana Region.
The operation is named after Deputy Commissioner Fredrik Ndjadila, who has been serving as the region's Head of the Crime Investigations Division (CID) in Oshana since February 2024.
The police in Oshana continue to increase police visibility patrols to curb crime in hotspot areas.
The police opened a satellite police station at Oshoopala informal settlement at Oshakati.
The Oshana Police have apprehended six members of a notorious gang that has been terrorising the public and committing a series of robberies over the past months.
Oshana Police Commander Naftal Sakaria says four more suspects are on the run.
Oshana Police Commander Commissioner Naftal Sakaria says the issue of Angolan children selling items at shopping malls needs a collective solution.
Commissioner Sakaria says the matter constitutes child labour.
The Omukwaniilwa of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, says the traditional authority will not allow the unregulated mushrooming of revival churches in areas under its jurisdiction.
Shuumbwa made these remarks during an annual stakeholder engagement meeting at Onambango Palace.
There were no major crimes recorded during the kick-off of this year's festive season in the Oshana Region.
This was stated by Oshana Police Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria in an interview with nbc News.
The Oshana Police are urgently appealing to members of the public for their assistance in apprehending a man believed to be a serial rapist.
According to authorities, the suspect is described as a tall male with a brown complexion and a noticeable gap between his front teeth.
Police in the Oshana Region are investigating a robbery with aggravating circumstances that occurred when three men robbed a Chinese national at Ondangwa.
Oshana Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria, has cautioned businesses to ensure they double-check payments and confirm the availability of funds in their accounts before releasing goods.