Two children aged three and four died from suspected food poisoning after eating cassava at Korokoko village in the Ndiyona Constituency of the Kavango East Region on Sunday.

Cases of housebreaking, particularly in schools and churches are on the increase in the Kavango East Region.

Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu revealed this during the display of goods confiscated at Rundu, mainly stationary from schools.

Kavango East Region Police Acting Commander Bonifatius Kanyetu says the force is doing as much as it can with the limited resources at its disposal.

According to the 2011 census, Kavango East has a population of more than 136,800 inhabitants, but that figure continues to grow annually.

The police in the Kavango East Region is urging the public to be cautious when visiting the Kavango River for recreational activities during the festive season.