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Elias Mutota

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.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Informanté

    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.

    Cadet constables showcase marching skills ahead of Friday’s graduation at Oshakati
  3. The Namibian

    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.

    Ndeitunga slams police after ‘naked’ intruder at State House
  4. Windhoek Observer

    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.

    Army ready to protect President if required
  5. February 2026
  6. New Era

    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 crime prevention operation looms
  7. January 2025
  8. The Namibian

    When approached for comment, police deputy inspector general Elias Mutota said he does not have knowledge on the matter and will not comment.

    Ndeitunga suspects inside job in Namdia heist: Calls for increased vetting of Govt officials
  9. The Namibian

    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.

    N$1-billion Namdia robbery: Suspects, diamonds, and tragic deaths
  10. The Namibian

    Deputy inspector general Elias Mutota yesterday confirmed that one of the detained suspects is a security officer at Namdia.

    Namdia diamond heist: Inside job suspected as police investigate N$1-billion theft
  11. The Namibian

    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.

    Mines ministry mum on Namdia heist
  12. The Namibian

    Speaking to The Namibian on Tuesday, deputy inspector general Elias Mutota said he was not aware of Becker’s injuries.

    Police commissioner injured in Namdia heist
  13. The Namibian

    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.

    Police arrest Namdia employee over fatal robbery
Society

Over 1,000 cadet constables graduate after nine-month police training

The News

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.

Why it matters

Over 1,000 cadet constables complete training and prepare for graduation, strengthening police force capacity ahead of deployment.

26 May 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Over 1,000 cadet constables graduate after nine-month police training

    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.

    26 May 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Former police chief slams security breach at State House

    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.

    5 May 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Defence minister denies military takeover of presidential security

    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.

    5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Monday 9 February

  1. Police Force launches six-month national crime prevention operation

    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.

    9 February 2026 · New Era

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