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 Police Inspector General suggested amending the Benevolent Fund to alleviate the financial strain on police officers and their families.
He was speaking at a two-day Annual General Meeting of the Police Benevolent Fund underway at Swakopmund.
The Namibian Police Force recorded close to 5,000 gender-based violence (GBV) cases countrywide in 2024.
Erongo Regional Commander Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona revealed the statistics at Walvis Bay, where a workshop for male police officers is underway.
The police recorded 6 cases involving dealing and possession of illegal drugs over the weekend.
The police in the Kunene Region have successfully contained the severe wildfire that impacted the areas of Werda, Onguta, and Omuheke within the Sesfontein Constituency.
Chief Inspector Vehangaiza Hindjou, Head of Community Affairs in the Kunene Region, gave an update on the situation to NBC News.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence, and Security and the Namibian Police Force are collectively prioritising enhanced partnerships to combat crime and improve national safety.
Otjozondjupa Police Commander Philip Hidengwa called on security companies to work hand in hand with the police.
Commissioner Hidengwa made an appeal during a meeting with the heads of security companies at Otjiwarongo.
There are about 25 security companies registered in Otjiwarongo.
The Namibian Police Force in the Kunene Region held a handover ceremony recently to symbolise the transition of regional command following the retirement of its long-serving regional commander, James Nderura.
Police in the Ohangwena Region have identified the remains of a man found at Oshalumbu village in the Okongo constituency as 36-year-old Nghitewa Nghiyalasha from Onamudidi village.
20 police officers from various stations across the Otjozondjupa Region were promoted for their commitment and hard work in the administration of law and order.
One officer was elevated to the senior inspector level, while three others were promoted to the inspector rank.
