OMUTHIYA: The Namibian Police Force’s (NamPol) 2023/24 festive season operation in the Oshikoto Region resulted in 260 arrests for various offences, representing an increase from the previous festive season’s 137 arrests. This was announced by NamPol’s regional commander for Oshikoto, Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, during the debriefing for the festive season operation at the police force’s...
December 17, 2024
Tag: Arrests
Post
Arrests and more arrests in bank theft case
The Namibian Police at Rundu yesterday arrested six people linked to the theft of about N$2 million from Bank Windhoek, while two others were arrested at Opuwo on Monday. The two suspects who were arrested in the Kunene region appeared in the Opuwo Magistrate’s Court yesterday and remains in custody. Their names are Untag Kamati...
Post
57 drinking and driving arrests at Walvis and Swakop during December
Local authorities at Swakopmund and Walvis Bay have grappled with traffic issues related to irresponsible behaviour on the roads during the festive season. Data obtained by The Namibian shows that 57 motorists were arrested for drinking and driving at both towns during December, with 28 arrested at Swakopmund and 29 at Walvis Bay. Swakopmund chief...
Post
Hawks looking to make more arrests in Phala Phala burglary case
JOHANNESBURG – The Hawks are still looking to make more arrests in the housebreaking and theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala Farm. The matter is currently before the Bela Bela Magistrates Court in Limpopo. On Friday, a decision is expected on the bail application of accused number one, Imanuwela David. David, along with two...
Post
EFCC intercepts N11.04m, arrests 14 suspected vote buyers in Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 14 suspected vote buyers in Otueke, Adawari playgrounds in Bayelsa and at various polling units in Imo and Kogi. EFCC Spokesperson Dele Oyewale said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, the suspects were arrested on Saturday in intelligence-driven operations...
Post
Sankwasa calls on Zambezi Regional Council to act on staff arrests
Former parliamentarian Sankwasa James Sankwasa has urged Zambezi Regional Council leadership to take action regarding the recent arrests of management cadres. Those arrested in a corruption probe involving N$4,6 million include chief regional officer Regina Ndopu-Lubinda, deputy director for administration Abraham Shikoyeni, chief accountant Nimrod Lichela, regional director for planning and rural development Beaven Walubita,...
Post
Investment scam accused behind bars after arrests
Fourteen people accused of involvement in an international investment scam that was operated from Namibia are being held in custody after appearing in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The 14 accused – including 10 Chinese nationals – appeared before magistrate Dawid Mukuyu on a total of 203 charges on Friday afternoon. Their case was...
Post
Netherlands arrests ex-Rwandan officer for role in 1994 Genocide
An ex-Rwandan military officer, Pierre-Claver Karangwa was arrested in the Netherlands on Tuesday for allegedly playing a central role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Daniel Kijo reports. The post Netherlands arrests ex-Rwandan officer for role in 1994 Genocide first appeared on Future Media. Source link
Post
UNIBEN arrests admission racketeers – Namibia News Digest
The University of Benin says some fraud syndicates have been arrested over admission racketeering. The university announced this in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, on Sunday in Benin. According to her, members of the syndicates go as far as collecting school fees from their victims under the pretence of helping...