Giano Seibeb — 29-year-old charged with trespassing and housebreaking at State House after breaching security in April 2026, diagnosed with schizophrenia.
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June 2026
The Namibian
Giano Seibebwas assessed to bementally unfit for trial
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“Giano Seibeb (29) "is not fit to stand trial, he cannot follow and understand the court proceedings, and cannot make a proper defence", a psychiatrist says in a psychiatric evaluation report submitted to the Windhoek Magistrate's Court yesterday.”
Giano Seibeballegedly broke intoresidence of VVIP Protection Unit head Michael Abraham
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“Reports have also emerged that Seibeb allegedly broke into the residence of the head of the VVIP Protection Unit, Michael Abraham, on the same day his family reported him missing.”
Giano Seibebis accused oftrespassing at State House in Windhoek
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“This comes after Giano Seibeb (29), who is accused of trespassing at State House in Windhoek two weeks ago, escaped from the facility where he had been admitted before the incident.”
Giano Seibebis accused oftrespassing at State House in Windhoek
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“The family of Giano Seibeb (29), who is accused of trespassing at State House in Windhoek on Thursday last week, is demanding to see closed-circuit television footage of the incident.”
Giano Seibebwas discoverednaked on a private floor at State House last Thursday
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“The police say closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage linked to an incident in which Giano Seibeb (29) was discovered naked on a private floor at State House last Thursday will not be released while investigations are ongoing.”
Seibeballegedly escaped fromthe hospital's mental health centre
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“Seibeb's family shared a missing person notice on social media on 21 April asking the public to help find Seibeb after he allegedly escaped from the hospital's mental health centre last Wednesday.”
Giano Seibebis accused oftrespassing and breaking into the Presidential residence at State House
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“KATHARINA Seibes (49), the mother of Giano Seibeb (29), who is accused of trespassing and breaking into the Presidential residence at State House, said her son has escaped from mental health facilities she had admitted him to on about four occasions.”
Giano Seibebwas charged withtrespassing, housebreaking with intent to commit an offence, and contravening section 7 of the Immoral Practices Act of 1980
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“Seibeb made headlines this week after he appeared in court before Magistrate Eliud Nakulonda and was charged with several counts, including trespassing, housebreaking with intent to commit an offence, and contravening section 7 of the Immoral Practices Act of 1980, after he allegedly breached security checkpoints at State House last Thursday, 30 April 2026, and was found naked in the presidential residence in Auasblick.”
Giano Seibeb, a 29-year-old Windhoek resident who breached State House security in April when found naked in a presidential guest house, has been assessed as mentally unfit to stand trial. A psychiatrist diagnosed him with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, concluding he was incapable of appreciating the wrongfulness of his actions at the time of the alleged offences.
Why it matters
State House security breach incident resolved; man found unfit for trial due to diagnosed mental illness.
Giano Seibeb, a 29-year-old Windhoek resident who breached State House security in April when found naked in a presidential guest house, has been assessed as mentally unfit to stand trial. A psychiatrist diagnosed him with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, concluding he was incapable of appreciating the wrongfulness of his actions at the time of the alleged offences.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has not slept in her private residential wing at State House since a naked mental health patient broke into the premises nearly three weeks ago; she is staying at her private home in Hochland Park. The incident led to the suspension of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo and raised questions about security, as CCTV cameras were allegedly switched off at the time.
The Namibian editorial argues that Namibia's mental health system is in crisis, citing a security breach at State House, a fatal police shooting of a man with mental illness, and nurse safety fears as symptoms of deeper problems. While a new mental health bill promises modernisation and human rights alignment, the editorial warns that laws alone cannot treat patients and calls for immediate systemic action alongside legislative reform.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services acknowledged systemic failures at the Windhoek Central Mental Health Centre, citing inadequate infrastructure and human resource deficits that contributed to poor supervision. The admission followed a patient escaping and a fatal police shooting incident.
A Windhoek resident submitted a 161-page dossier to the Security Commission in April 2025 requesting President Nandi-Ndaitwah remove inspector general Joseph Shikongo from office, alleging corruption, criminal interference, intimidation and abuse of state institutions. Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed major general Anne-Marie Nainda as acting inspector general, though the president did not publicly state reasons for the suspension.
The family of Giano Seibeb, accused of trespassing at State House in Windhoek, is demanding to see closed-circuit television footage of the incident and wants answers on how he escaped Windhoek Central Hospital's mental health centre where he had been admitted. The incident led President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to suspend police inspector general Joseph Shikongo.
Police say CCTV footage from an incident in which Giano Seibeb was found naked at State House will not be released while investigations are ongoing. A criminal case has been opened; the chief of presidential security has been reassigned, and police say no further details can be provided while the matter is sub-judice.
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.
The mother of Giano Seibeb, who is accused of trespassing and breaking into the Presidential residence at State House on 30 April 2026, said she had admitted her son to mental health facilities on about four occasions, from which he escaped. According to his medical passport, Seibeb has a history of schizophrenia; the prosecutor has ordered a psychological evaluation to determine whether he is fit to stand trial.
A 29-year-old Windhoek resident charged with trespassing, indecent exposure, and housebreaking after being found naked in a State House guest house has been ordered to undergo psychiatric observation to determine if he can understand court proceedings. He has a history of schizophrenia and escaped from a mental ward at Windhoek Central Hospital before the incident.
A 29-year-old man accused of trespassing and housebreaking at State House must undergo mental evaluation to determine fitness to stand trial, though a legal expert notes mental illness does not automatically remove criminal responsibility. The accused was diagnosed with schizophrenia and had left a mental health facility without formal discharge.
Giano Seibeb (29) appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court charged with trespassing, housebreaking with intent to commit an offence, and contravening the Immoral Practices Act after allegedly breaching State House security and entering the presidential residence naked on 30 April 2026. The court postponed the matter to 22 June 2026 for a mental evaluation; Seibeb, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, indicated he wishes to plead guilty.
Giano Seibeb (29) appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court facing charges of trespassing, housebreaking with intent, and contravening the Immoral Practices Act after breaching State House security on 30 April. The court heard he had escaped from the mental health ward at Windhoek Central Hospital where he was diagnosed with schizophrenia; the state requested postponement to 22 June 2026 for a mental evaluation.