Also known as: commissioner Andreas Nelumbu · ex-presidential security chief commissioner Andreas Nelumbu · former presidential security chief Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu
Incoming Kavango West regional commander transferred from Oshana region in May 2026 police reshuffle.
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June 2026
Namibian Sun
Commissioner Andreas Nelumburemainsa member of the force
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“The Namibian Police have dismissed reports that incoming Kavango West regional commander Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu has resigned, saying he remains a member of the force and is c...”
Former presidential security chief commissioner Andreas Nelumbuwas reassignedto Kavango West as regional commander
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“He transferred commissioner Julia Sakua-Neo from the Kavango West region to the Zambezi region as regional commander, and reassigned former presidential security chief commissioner Andreas Nelumbu to the Kavango West, also as regional commander.”
Commissioner Andreas Nelumbuwas transferredfrom State House to Office of the Inspector General
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“Commissioner Andreas Pingana Shilelo has been transferred from Zambezi to Oshana, while Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu is moving from State House to the Office of the Inspector General.”
Commissioner Andreas Nelumbuhas been appointedKavango West Regional Commander
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“Oshana Regional Commander Naftal Lungameni Sakaria has been transferred to the Office of the Inspector General to take over as Presidential Security Chief, replacing Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu, who has been appointed Kavango West Regional Commander.”
Commissioner Andreas Nelumbuwas replaced byNaftal Sakaria as head of presidential protection unit
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“Oshana regional police commander Naftal Sakaria is set to lead the unit protecting president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, replacing commissioner Andreas Nelumbu, who was appointed to the role last year.”
Andreas Nelumbuwas reassignedto Kavango West region as regional commander
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“Ex-presidential security chief commissioner Andreas Nelumbu has been reassigned to the Kavango West region. He will take up the position of regional commander.”
Police commissioner Michael Abraham has been removed from his position as head of the VIP protection unit following a security breach at State House on 30 April, in which an unauthorised intruder gained access. Deputy commissioner Sebastian Kandunda has replaced Abraham in the role, while Abraham has been transferred to the Office of the Inspector General.
Why it matters
Police leadership reshuffle following a critical security breach at State House remains a top accountability story with direct national security implications.
Police commissioner Michael Abraham has been removed from his position as head of the VIP protection unit following a security breach at State House on 30 April, in which an unauthorised intruder gained access. Deputy commissioner Sebastian Kandunda has replaced Abraham in the role, while Abraham has been transferred to the Office of the Inspector General.
The Namibian Police have dismissed reports that incoming Kavango West regional commander Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu has resigned, stating he remains a member of the force and is on leave.
The Namibian Police is not disclosing whether suspended inspector general Joseph Shikongo retains his salary and benefits during suspension; Nampol referred media inquiries to the Presidency's statement, which does not address the conditions of Shikongo's suspension.
Defence Minister Frans Kapofi denied reports that the Namibian Defence Force has assumed responsibility for protecting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, saying the military could step in only if required. The denial comes after an alleged security breach at State House on Thursday, when an unidentified man allegedly entered the presidential residence and reached the private living area before being apprehended, though details of how he gained access and whether he was arrested remain unclear.
A naked man allegedly breached State House security and reached the president's private floor on Thursday afternoon, with sources blaming police and presidential security for the failure. The incident has raised questions about police inspector general Joseph Shikongo's job security, though the Presidency denied dismissing him on Saturday.
Inspector General Joseph Shikongo said the recent transfer of senior officers, including Commissioner Julia Sakua to Zambezi region and Commissioner Andreas Pingana Shilelo to Oshana, is a planned strategic move to strengthen the force and improve service delivery, not a reaction to isolated incidents.
Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has announced transfers of four senior police officers effective 1 May 2026: Oshana Regional Commander Naftal Lungameni Sakaria moves to become Presidential Security Chief; Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu takes over Oshana, then moves to Kavango West; Commissioner Andreas Shipingana Shilelo moves from Zambezi to replace Nelumbu in Oshana; and Commissioner Julia Sakua-Neo transfers from Kavango West to Zambezi.
Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo announced senior management appointments and transfers effective 1 May, moving Julia Sakua-Neo to Zambezi region, Andreas Nelumbu to Kavango West, Naftal Sakaria to presidential security, and Andreas Shilelo to Oshana region.