Also known as: Commissioner Shilelo
Andreas Shilelo — Oshana regional police commissioner conducting community outreach on crime awareness and police-public relations.
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The Namibian
Oshana police regional commander commissioner Andreas Shilelo shared a police incident report
“This is according to a police incident report shared by Oshana police regional commander commissioner Andreas Shilelo on Wednesday.”
Expired test kits complicate fatal Ondangwa crash probeWindhoek Observer
Oshana Regional Police Commander Commissioner Andreas Shilelo confirmed the incident with one dead and four injured
“Oshana Regional Police Commander Commissioner Andreas Shilelo confirmed the incident, saying one of the four injured victims are in critical condition.”
One dead, four injured as bus ploughs into Ondangwa vendorsWindhoek Observer
Shilelo said two stationary vehicles were damaged when the bus crashed
“Shilelo said two stationary vehicles were also damaged when the bus crashed into the vendors.”
One dead, four injured as bus ploughs into Ondangwa vendorsInformanté
Regional Police Commander Commissioner Andreas Shilelo confirmed four injured were rushed to hospital with one in critical condition
“Regional Police Commander Commissioner Andreas Shilelo confirmed that the four injured were rushed to hospital, with one in critical condition.”
One dead, four injured after bus ploughs into vendors at OndangwaInformanté
Shilelo said further details will be made available in due course
“"Further details will be made available in due course," Shilelo said.”
One dead, four injured after bus ploughs into vendors at OndangwaThe Namibian
Commissioner Andreas Shilelo called on Oshakati motorists to adhere to traffic rules
“The Namibian Police commander for the Oshana region has called on Oshakati motorists to adhere to traffic rules for the benefit of all road users at the town.”
Oshana police chief calls on road users to adhere to traffic rulesInformanté
Commissioner Andreas Shilelo is conducting community outreach and information-sharing sessions to strengthen police-public relations
“COMMISSIONER Andreas Shilelo, Oshana Regional Police Commander, is conducting community outreach and information-sharing sessions aimed at strengthening police-public relations and raising awareness of key social and legal issues.”
Commissioner Shilelo steps up community engagements to raise crime awarenessInformanté
Shilelo recently engaged residents of several villages in Okatana Constituency
“Shilelo recently engaged residents of several villages in the Okatana Constituency, including Ohailulu-C, Iikelo, Ondjodjo and Epanya.”
Commissioner Shilelo steps up community engagements to raise crime awarenessThe Namibian
Oshana regional police commissioner Andreas Shilelo confirmed allegations were reported to ACC and referred to police for investigation
“Oshana regional police commissioner Andreas Shilelo confirmed yesterday (Wednesday) that the allegations were initially reported to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), which subsequently referred the matter to the police for further investigation.”
Police probe investigator over sexual advances on suspectThe Namibian
Oshana regional police commander commissioner Andreas Shilelo confirmed the incident and identified the victim as Ndapewoshali Shitenya
“Oshana regional police commander commissioner Andreas Shilelo has confirmed the incident and identified the victim as Ndapewoshali Shitenya.”
Police reservist shot at OshakatiA minibus accident in Ondangwa on Tuesday killed one person and injured six others; the minibus driver tested positive for alcohol at roadside, but the police investigation is complicated by expired blood alcohol testing kits and a malfunctioning breathalyser machine in the Oshana and Oshikoto regions.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A minibus accident in Ondangwa on Tuesday killed one person and injured six others; the minibus driver tested positive for alcohol at roadside, but the police investigation is complicated by expired blood alcohol testing kits and a malfunctioning breathalyser machine in the Oshana and Oshikoto regions.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An Iveco bus ploughed into roadside vendors in Ondangwa on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring four others, one of whom is in critical condition. Two stationary vehicles were also damaged; the bus driver was taken for an alcohol test, and police investigations are ongoing.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An Iveco bus crashed into roadside vendors at Ondangwa on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and injuring four others, one of whom was in critical condition. Two parked vehicles were also damaged; the bus driver was tested for alcohol and police are investigating the cause.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Oshana police commander has called on Oshakati motorists to adhere to traffic rules, describing them as a safeguard for lives rather than punishment. The appeal was made at the inauguration of a newly established Oshakati Town Council Traffic Law Enforcement Unit.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Commissioner Andreas Shilelo is conducting community outreach sessions in Okatana Constituency villages focused on strengthening police-public relations and raising awareness of social and legal issues including alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, and witchcraft-related offences. Residents raised concerns over livestock theft and domestic violence, calling for stronger police presence, and Shilelo assured communities the police will respond promptly to reported cases.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
Festus Amwaalwa, one of 28 people accused of defrauding Sanlam of about N$2.2 million, has requested the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court to remove lead investigator Leon Amakali, claiming misconduct, intimidation, and personal grievances threaten his right to a fair trial. Amwaalwa alleges Amakali demanded sexual favours from his sister and threatened to implicate him in an unrelated murder case.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police are investigating allegations that a police investigator in a N$2.1 million Sanlam fraud case made sexual advances toward a female suspect. The Oshana regional police commissioner said the officer made the advances during a phone call while gathering information, the suspect reported it to the Anti-Corruption Commission, and the conversation was reportedly recorded.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A 35-year-old female police reservist was shot at her home in Oshakati on Tuesday morning by an unknown person. The victim remains in critical condition at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, and the suspect has not yet been arrested.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshana regional police commander Naftal Sakaria is set to lead the unit protecting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, replacing commissioner Andreas Nelumbu. The appointment follows a police reshuffle conducted by inspector general Joseph Shikongo.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Livestock theft in Namibia's Zambezi region reached N$4.2 million in 2025, with rustlers suspected to be from Zambia raiding farms along the Kamenga-Liselo border. Police recorded 149 cases and arrested 35 suspects, though recovery rates remain low, and authorities warn some rustlers are armed and have insider knowledge of local cattle posts.
2 April 2026 · New Era →