Concerned about increasing crime rates driven by gang activities, residents of Keetmanshoop are suggesting a curfew to curb what they describe as a worsening crime situation in the town.
They made the call during a police community engagement meeting on Thursday.
Long-standing plans to establish a satellite police station in Keetmanshoop's Tseiblaagte residential area are on track.
The ||Kharas Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Marius Katamila, revealed this in an interview with nbc News.
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.
Police at Keetmanshoop have arrested 12 suspected members of the notorious 'Host' gang that has been terrorizing the community there.
The ||Kharas Police Commander, Commissioner Marius Katamila, confirmed the arrests of the suspected gang members, aged between 17 and 23.
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has warned police officers that they would either be demoted or fired if they underperform in combating crime or put the good name of NamPol into disrepute.
