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Ismael Basson

Also known as: Commissioner Ismael Basson · Omusati police regional commander · Omusati commander commissioner Basson · Omusati police commander · Police regional commander Ismael Basson · Commissioner Basson

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Aircraft crashes in Omusati Region with two occupants aboard

The News

An aircraft crashed at Okahao in Omusati Region on Sunday afternoon with a pilot and passenger on board. The pilot, an Oshakati-based medical doctor, detected engine failure and executed a precautionary manoeuvre; he escaped unhurt while his wife suffered slight injuries and was taken to hospital for check-up.

9 February 2026 · Informanté

Monday 9 February

  1. Aircraft crashes in Omusati Region with two occupants aboard

    An aircraft crashed at Okahao in Omusati Region on Sunday afternoon with a pilot and passenger on board. The pilot, an Oshakati-based medical doctor, detected engine failure and executed a precautionary manoeuvre; he escaped unhurt while his wife suffered slight injuries and was taken to hospital for check-up.

    9 February 2026 · Informanté

Friday 6 February

  1. Man arrested for raping 14-year-old daughter in Omusati

    A 47-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping his biological 14-year-old daughter at Ohongo village in Omusati region between July 2025 and January 2026. He is expected to appear in court in Outapi.

    6 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 23 January

  1. Omusati prison breaks: 31 inmates escaped in three months

    At least 31 inmates have escaped from holding cells in Omusati region in recent months, including 24 trial-awaiting suspects from Oshifo police holding cell in December (mostly foreign nationals, now believed in Angola) and seven from Outapi police station in October. The Regional Police Commander acknowledged failures in implementing existing security procedures and announced new accountability measures to prevent future escapes.

    23 January 2026 · New Era

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