29-year-old Windhoek resident arrested after breaching State House security on 30 April; assessed as mentally unfit to stand trial with schizophrenia diagnosis.
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The Namibian
Giano Seibeb was discovered naked on a private floor at State House last Thursday
“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.”
State House CCTV footage withheld as investigation continuesThe Namibian
Seibeb allegedly escaped from the hospital's mental health centre
“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.”
State House CCTV footage withheld as investigation continuesInformanté
Giano Seibeb is accused of trespassing and breaking into the Presidential residence at State House
“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.”
Mother of State House intruder says son escaped mental health facility multiple timesInformanté
Giano Seibeb was charged with trespassing, housebreaking with intent to commit an offence, and contravening section 7 of the Immoral Practices Act of 1980
“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.”
Mother of State House intruder says son escaped mental health facility multiple timesThe Namibian
Giano Seibeb is charged with trespassing, indecent exposure, and housebreaking with intent to commit crime
“Nakulonda made the order at the end of a court appearance by Windhoek resident Giano Seibeb (29), who is charged with counts of trespassing, indecent exposure, which is a contravention of a section of the Combating of Immoral Practices Act of 1980, and housebreaking with intent to commit a crime unknown to the state.”
Mental observation ordered for State House intruderWindhoek Observer
Giano Seibeb allegedly passed several security points and entered the residence of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on 30 April 2026
“According to court proceedings, Seibeb allegedly passed several security points and entered the residence of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on 30 April 2026.”
State House intruder case hinges on mental fitnessWindhoek Observer
Giano Seibeb was diagnosed with schizophrenia at Windhoek Central Hospital
“The court heard that Seibeb had been admitted to the mental health ward at Windhoek Central Hospital, where he was diagnosed with schizophrenia.”
State House intruder case hinges on mental fitnessInformanté
Giano Seibeb is accused of breaching security points at State House and entering the presidential residence naked
“Giano Seibeb (29), who is accused of breaching security points at State House and entering the presidential residence naked, appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court this morning.”
Man accused of breaching State House security appears in courtInformanté
Giano Seibeb allegedly escaped without being formally discharged from the mental health ward of Windhoek Central Hospital
“He is said to have been booked into the mental health ward of Windhoek Central Hospital but allegedly escaped without being formally discharged.”
Man accused of breaching State House security appears in courtWindhoek Observer
Giano Seibeb appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court
“Seibeb appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on today, where he faces three charges, including trespassing, housebreaking with intent to commit an offence and contravening section 7 of the Immoral Practices Act.”
State House intruder appears in courtDefence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht says he needs time to consider a psychiatric evaluation report on his client, Giano Seibeb (29), who was arrested at State House in Windhoek on 30 April after allegedly being found naked on the premises. Seibeb's case has been postponed to 4 September.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht says he needs time to consider a psychiatric evaluation report on his client, Giano Seibeb (29), who was arrested at State House in Windhoek on 30 April after allegedly being found naked on the premises. Seibeb's case has been postponed to 4 September.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Police commissioner Michael Abraham has been removed from his position as head of the VIP protection unit following a security breach at State House on 30 April, in which an unauthorised intruder gained access. Deputy commissioner Sebastian Kandunda has replaced Abraham in the role, while Abraham has been transferred to the Office of the Inspector General.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Giano Seibeb, arrested for intruding into the presidential residence on 30 April 2026, has been found unfit to stand trial. The court postponed the matter to 24 July 2026 to secure legal representation for Seibeb, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and ordered his transfer to Gobabis Correctional Facility due to Windhoek's lack of capacity to accommodate his mental health needs.
25 June 2026 · Informanté →
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.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
14 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah removed Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo and replaced him with Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, citing a security incident in which a naked man was found inside the presidential residence as the reason for the removal.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
6 May 2026 · Informanté →
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.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
5 May 2026 · Informanté →
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.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →