Also known as: Major General Elias Mutota · deputy inspector general Elias Mutota · Namibian Police deputy inspector general Elias Mutota · Deputy inspector general for operations major general Elias Mutota · Deputy Inspector-General Elias Mutota
Major General in the Namibian Police Force involved in national crime prevention operations.
… Acting Inspector-General Anne-Marie Nainda and Deputy Inspector-General Elias Mutota took the salute as the cadets marched past, demonstrating their newly acquired marching skills. …
… In December 2011, The Namibian reported that former president Hifikepunye Pohamba dismissed his head of security, Elias Mutota, after a film crew arrived unannounced at Pohamba’s homestead at Okanghudi village in the Ohangwena region. …
… Deputy inspector general for operations major general Elias Mutota rejected claims that he has been appointed acting inspector general and has stepped into Shikongo’s shoes. …
… Namibia Police Force Major General Elias Mutota said the police, together with Windhoek City Police and other law enforcement agencies, will take to the streets to curb crime across the city. …
… Police deputy inspector general Elias Mutota yesterday confirmed that three suspects have been identified in connection with the incident: Trustco internal and forensics investigation unit chief operations officer Max Endjala, his cousin Joel Angula and Sam Shololo. …
… I advise that you forward these questions to them.” This comes after Namibian Police deputy inspector general Elias Mutota confirmed that a Namdia security officer was arrested on Sunday in connection with the armed robbery. …
Namibian Police deputy inspector general Elias Mutota has confirmed that a security officer employed by Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) was arrested in connection with an armed robbery at the company’s office in Windhoek on Saturday. …
More than 1,000 cadet constables completed their nine-month training course at the Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre and paraded in Oshakati and Ongwediva ahead of Friday's graduation ceremony, where the Minister of Home Affairs will deliver the keynote address on behalf of the President.
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Over 1,000 cadet constables complete training and prepare for graduation, strengthening police force capacity ahead of deployment.
More than 1,000 cadet constables completed their nine-month training course at the Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre and paraded in Oshakati and Ongwediva ahead of Friday's graduation ceremony, where the Minister of Home Affairs will deliver the keynote address on behalf of the President.
Former inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga says the failure to detect a man who entered the presidential residence last week exposed weaknesses across the police chain of command. The breach has fuelled speculation about the status of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo and raised questions about the VIP Protection Unit's head Michael Abraham.
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.
The Namibian Police Force, along with Windhoek City Police and other law enforcement agencies, will conduct a six-month nationwide crime prevention operation to enhance public safety and curb crime across the country. Major General Elias Mutota said police officers will be deployed to crime hotspots, with the best-performing unit receiving a trophy.