Hompa Eugene Siwombe of the Ukwangali Traditional Authority has called on residents in his jurisdiction to take ownership of safety, citing a rise in alcohol and drug abuse, theft, and violent offences.
The man accused of killing a five-year-old boy over the Easter long weekend, Erick !Kharugub (34), has allegedly confessed to investigating officers, detailing in gruesome detail how he killed his minor victim.
A surge in violent crimes has caused fear among the residents of Gobabis in the Omaheke Region after several murder cases were recorded in recent weeks.
From the beginning of January until the first week of February 2026, the region recorded four murder cases.
Six people have died in road accidents over the weekend, according to police information.
The police's weekend report also features violent crimes, including armed robberies, rape, and murder.
