Also known as: Commissioner Ismael Basson · Omusati police regional commander · Omusati police commander · Police regional commander Ismael Basson · Regional Police Commander Ismael Basson · Commissioner Basson · Omusati regional commander
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Informanté
Police Regional Commander Ismael Basson said reports are unclear whether one or two elephants were spotted in Onaanda/Elim area
“Police Regional Commander Ismael Basson said reports are unclear as to whether one or possibly two elephants were spotted in the Onaanda/Elim area.”
Residents warned to stay clear as elephant driven back to EtoshaNew Era
Omusati Police chief Ismael Basson confirmed that a case of illegal hunting was registered
“Omusati Police chief Ismael Basson confirmed that a case of illegal hunting was registered.”
Three arrested for shooting and injuring elephantThe Namibian
Regional police commander commissioner Ismael Basson stated the elephant was shot last Wednesday at around 22h00 in a mahangu field
“According to regional police commander commissioner Ismael Basson, the elephant which later killed a 46-year-old woman was shot last Wednesday at around 22h00 in a mahangu field at the village.”
Three arrested for illegal elephant hunt in OmusatiThe Namibian
Omusati police regional commander Ismael Basson told The Namibian that the elephant was put down by the Outapi nature conservation department
“Omusati police regional commander Ismael Basson yesterday told The Namibian that the elephant was later put down by the Outapi nature conservation department.”
Omusati woman trampled by elephant, husband calls for Govt helpThe Namibian
Omusati police commander Ismael Basson says incident took place at about 11h32 when woman allegedly got close to elephant after villager shot it
“Omusati police commander Ismael Basson says the incident took place at about 11h32 when Klaudia Tamukondjo allegedly got close to the elephant after one of the villagers shot it the night before.”
Elephant tramples woman to death at OmusatiThe Namibian
Omusati regional commander Ismael Basson says he will not encourage the provision of condoms in police cells
“"I will not encourage the provision of condoms, but rather educate and inform them on the dangers of raping each other," Omusati regional commander Ismael Basson says.”
Namibian police reject condoms in cells as rape cases surge: ‘We need laws, not condoms'The Namibian
Omusati police commander commissioner Ismael Basson announced light aircraft crash at Okahao airfield on Sunday afternoon
“This was announced by Omusati police commander commissioner Ismael Basson on Sunday afternoon.”
Private aircraft crashes at Okahao airfieldInformanté
Commissioner Ismael Basson said the aircraft had two occupants — the pilot, who escaped unhurt, and a passenger who sustained slight injuries
“The Omusati regional police commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, said the aircraft had two occupants — the pilot, who escaped unhurt, and a passenger who sustained slight injuries and was taken to hospital for a check-up.”
Aircraft crashes at OkahaoInformanté
Basson said the aircraft was piloted by an Oshakati-based medical doctor with his wife as the passenger
“Basson said the aircraft was piloted by an Oshakati-based medical doctor, with his wife as the passenger.”
Aircraft crashes at OkahaoNew Era
Omusati police chief Ismael Basson confirmed the incident
A 40-year-old from Omuhama claims members of an anti-poaching unit kicked, tear-gassed, whipped, and put chili in his eyes during more than 12 hours of detention while demanding he hand over a firearm he says he did not possess. The assault reportedly occurred on 29–30 September near Etosha National Park.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A 40-year-old from Omuhama claims members of an anti-poaching unit kicked, tear-gassed, whipped, and put chili in his eyes during more than 12 hours of detention while demanding he hand over a firearm he says he did not possess. The assault reportedly occurred on 29–30 September near Etosha National Park.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A 15-year-old Grade 6 pupil in Omusati region is accused of killing his 60-year-old aunt at Onheleiwa village on Friday morning, locking her body in a room, and attending school. He has been charged with murder and robbery, denied bail, and his case was postponed to 29 October.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A 15-year-old grade 6 pupil has been arrested and charged with murder and robbery following the death of a 60-year-old woman at Onheleiwa in Omusati region. Police allege the boy entered the pensioner's home and struck her on the back of the head with an unknown object, and stole her cellphone and SIM card; he lives in a neighbouring house and is believed to be related to the victim.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A 44-year-old man died instantly after being stabbed and beaten on Wednesday evening in Oshilulu village, Omusati Region. His 46-year-old biological older brother, with whom he shared a homestead, has been arrested and faces charges of murder and domestic violence.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
The Outapi Town Council wrapped up the third edition of its Mayoral Cup Tournament on 4–6 September, featuring 23 Youth Soccer teams, eight Legends Soccer teams, and nine Netball teams, with total prizes of N$119,000 distributed among winners across the three disciplines.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian police in Omusati Region registered two separate incidents of people taking their own lives on Wednesday: a 46-year-old woman was found hanging in her home in Oshilulu village, Okahao Constituency, and a 74-year-old man was discovered hanging in his sleeping room in Omuthitugonyama village, Okalongo Constituency.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
A 34-year-old male suspect has been arrested in Omusati Region on allegations of raping his five-year-old nephew in Ohambalanganga village, Outapi Constituency. According to police regional commander Ismael Basson, the crime allegedly occurred when the suspect was alone with the child in his house.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
A rifle stolen in May when six trial-awaiting inmates escaped from Onandjaba Police Station has been recovered in Angola following a tip-off from a resident. Four of the escapees have been rearrested and three of five stolen weapons recovered; a pistol and two fugitives—Nikodemus Junias and Festus Paulus—remain outstanding.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 32-year-old man who had fled the Omusati Region since 6 August after allegedly raping an 11-year-old niece in Ohendjeno village has been arrested, according to Police Regional Commander Ismael Basson.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian police in Omusati Region have arrested two suspects aged 15 and 17 in connection with two separate rape incidents involving minor victims aged two and ten years old.
14 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 35-year-old resident of Eemwandi village in Tsandi Constituency, Omusati Region, died by suicide after telling housemates he heard voices commanding him to hang himself; his body was found hanging from a tree on Friday afternoon. In a separate incident in Omusati, a 44-year-old was stabbed to death on Friday evening in Outapi Constituency by a 26-year-old suspect.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 26-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a 44-year-old man to death with an Okapi knife at Iipandahangano village in Outapi on Friday evening; the reason for the stabbing is unknown and investigations continue.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Two men aged 20 and 37 from Oshazipeni village were arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman in Okagongo kaNaholongo village on Thursday. A separate incident involved a 35-year-old man allegedly sexually assaulting a 4-year-old minor in Ogongo constituency; that suspect has not yet been arrested pending investigation.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A 24-year-old man who fled after allegedly murdering his five-year-old daughter in Oshifo Village, Ruacana Constituency, was arrested in Oshikuku on Sunday. Police say the victim was stabbed in the head and back with an unknown object during an incident on Wednesday when the suspect was alone with the child.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Oshikuku on Sunday after allegedly stabbing his 5-year-old son to death at Oshifo village in Ruacana on the previous Wednesday. The boy died from injuries sustained at home, and the suspect's motive remains unknown, according to police.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A 24-year-old man is on the run in Omusati Region after allegedly murdering his five-year-old daughter in Oshifo village on Wednesday. According to police, he used an unknown object to stab the child in the head and back while alone with her; the motive remains unclear.
30 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police in the Omusati Region have yet to arrest a known suspect accused of raping a 21-year-old mentally challenged woman on 24 July in Onesi Constituency. The Regional Police Commander confirmed the incident and said a separate investigation is underway into an alleged impregnation case involving a 17-year-old girl.
30 July 2026 · Informanté →
A 44-year-old police officer attached to the Very Important Persons Protection Division at Outapi has been arrested after allegedly hitting a 66-year-old pedestrian with a vehicle on the Outapi-Tsandi main road on Sunday evening. The officer is facing charges of reckless or negligent driving, driving without a licence, and refusing to provide a blood specimen.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo reported 465 cases of gender-based violence in the 2025/26 financial year, including 204 cases of child physical abuse (82 boys and 122 girls). The governor called for community action to break the culture of silence surrounding abuse and protect children's rights.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A chief inspector of education at Omusati's directorate has been arrested on charges of culpable homicide and drunk driving after allegedly running over a pedestrian on Saturday night along the Tsandi–Outapi road. The victim died, according to Omusati police commander Ismael Basson.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Police in Omusati Region are still searching for a suspect accused of raping a 19-year-old girl in Okapya village on the evening of 11 June; the suspect is known to the victim but had not been arrested as of the weekend.
22 June 2026 · Informanté →
Police arrested two of seven suspects in an armed robbery of an Okahao mini market manager, who lost property worth N$1,076,900 including a Toyota Fortuner; the vehicle was recovered but five suspects remain at large.
17 June 2026 · Informanté →
A 42-year-old shop manager at Rani Mini Market in Okahao was robbed at gunpoint of a white Toyota Fortuner valued at N$1 million, an Apple Watch, leather bag, gold necklace, smartphone, AirPods, and N$1,900 in cash. Police recovered the vehicle in Ohangwena Region near the Namibia–Angola border, but the suspects remain on the run.
17 June 2026 · Informanté →
Omusati Regional Commander Commissioner Ismael Basson addressed 86 newly trained police constables deployed to the region, reminding them to conduct themselves professionally both on and off duty and to detain suspects lawfully without resorting to assault or abuse. Basson also called on senior officers to mentor and support the recruits.
10 June 2026 · Informanté →
An 18-year-old man allegedly raped his 10-year-old sister in a shared bedroom at Tobias Hainyeko, Outapi, on Wednesday afternoon, according to Omusati police regional commander Ismael Basson. The suspect has not been arrested and police investigations are ongoing.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Two inmates who escaped from police holding cells in Onandjaba last month are still at large; police suspect they may have crossed into Angola. Four of the six escapees have been rearrested, and three of five stolen firearms have been recovered.
2 June 2026 · Informanté →
A ten-year-old boy drowned on Friday while swimming with other children in a pond at Iihenguti village in the Omusati Region. Police and traditional leaders have urged parents and guardians to monitor children's water activities, citing ongoing risks from unsupervised swimming.
30 May 2026 · Informanté →
A 10-year-old boy drowned in a pond at Iihanguti village in the Omusati region on Friday afternoon while swimming with two other children. According to the regional police commander, the incident occurred at around 15h30, and the body was taken to a mortuary at Okahao.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police have rearrested four of six trial-awaiting inmates who escaped from Onandjaba police holding cells in Omusati on Sunday; two escapees remain at large, and three of five stolen police firearms have been recovered.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Cornelius Shimwaafeni, 16, a non-swimmer from Omutundungu village in Omusati, rescued twin babies (9 months old) from a pond on Sunday after the twins' mother allegedly threw them in. Shimwaafeni dived in without hesitation and removed both babies; the twins' mother subsequently turned herself in to police, and the Omusati governor visited to show support.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →