Also known as: Commissioner Shilelo · Oshana police regional commander
Oshana Regional Police Commander who emphasizes human rights in policing and oversees community outreach on crime awareness.
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Informanté
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 OshakatiThe Namibian
Andreas Shilelo will serve as regional commander for Oshana region
“Meanwhile, commissioner Andreas Shilelo will serve as regional commander for the Oshana region.”
Shikongo reshuffles four police commissionersNew Era
Commissioner Andreas Shilelo warned stolen livestock are being taken across the border into Western Zambia
“Zambezi police chief Commissioner Andreas Shilelo warned that stolen livestock are being taken across the border into Western Zambia.”
Zambezi: Rustlers steal N$4.2m worth livestockNew Era
Commissioner Andreas Shilelo confirmed some rustlers are armed, escalating violent encounter risk
“Shilelo confirmed that some rustlers are armed, escalating the risk of violent encounters.”
Zambezi: Rustlers steal N$4.2m worth livestockThe Namibian
Zambezi regional commander commissioner Andreas Shilelo says escapes resulted from negligence by officers on duty in most cases
“Contacted for comment on the matter, Zambezi regional commander commissioner Andreas Shilelo says the concerns raised by the community are genuine and relevant, saying the escapes are a result of negligence by officers on duty in most cases.”
Repeated escapes from Kongola police cells raise serious concernsPolice in Oshana arrested Paulina Shiiyanga (55) for allegedly entering into three legal marriages at different magistrate's courts. She appeared in Eenhana Magistrate's Court, was granted N$4,000 bail on condition she remain in the Eenhana district, but remains in custody as she cannot afford the amount; her case was postponed to 15 October for a plea.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Police in Oshana arrested Paulina Shiiyanga (55) for allegedly entering into three legal marriages at different magistrate's courts. She appeared in Eenhana Magistrate's Court, was granted N$4,000 bail on condition she remain in the Eenhana district, but remains in custody as she cannot afford the amount; her case was postponed to 15 October for a plea.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Chief Herman Iipumbu of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority has warned that abandoning traditions and norms leads to a loss of identity, comparing culture to roots that guide individuals and communities. He raised concerns about practices including cohabitation, gender-based violence, and inadequate parental guidance as threats to cultural values.
30 September 2026 · New Era →
Oshana Regional Police Commander Andreas Shilelo says police must create an environment where Namibians live free from fear and crime, and stresses that human rights are foundational to policing.
23 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Oshana police commander Andreas Shilelo has warned long-distance bus operators and drivers against transporting undocumented Angolan children and foreign nationals, saying it could constitute human trafficking under Namibia's immigration laws. Shilelo said police had received reports that children aged 7–15 from southern Angola were being transported at night to Windhoek, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Lüderitz without national documents.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshana police regional commander Andreas Shilelo has urged officers to ensure arrests are lawful and non-violent unless "absolutely" necessary, emphasizing that conditions of detention should respect basic human dignity, use of force must be proportional and applied as a last resort, and freedom of expression and assembly must be protected. The statement came at the opening of a five-day human rights training course for 50 police officers from all 14 regions, facilitated by the Office of the Ombudsman and Office of the Prosecutor General.
21 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 →