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Julia Sakuwa-Neo

Also known as: Sakuwa-Neo · commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo

Police regional commander in Kavango West who confirmed the elephant trampling incident in April 2026.

2024-06-252026-05-11
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  1. April 2026

  2. … The Namibian understands that Zambezi police commissioner Andreas Shilelo could be moved to the Oshana region, while Julia Sakuwa-Neo, who is currently the Kavango West region’s commissioner, could be transferred to the Zambezi region. …

    The Namibian

    Sakaria to guard president
  3. February 2026

  4. … NamPol’s Kavango West regional commander, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, said the Angolans, a 36-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman, were allegedly found in possession of cannabis weighing 11.94 kg at around 17h00, with the illicit goods carrying a value of N$597 000. …

    New Era

    Police seize nearly 12 kg of cannabis at Nankudu

  5. … Evidence at the scene, including massive footprints surrounding the body, indicated that Kandandu had encountered an elephant that chased and then trampled him multiple times,’’ said Kavango West police commander Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo. …

    New Era

    Jumbo tramples man to death
  7. January 2026

  8. … The deceased has been identified as Anna Kasiku Kakuvi.Kavango West Police Regional commander, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, told Nampa the incident occurred around 11h00 while Kakuvi and three other children, aged eight to 14, were tending to cattle near the river. …

    New Era

    Nine-year -old girl killed in crocodile attack

  9. … Regional police commander commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo says the incident occurred at around 11h00, while Kakuvi and three other children, aged eight to 14, were tending to cattle near the river. …

    The Namibian

    Girl (9) killed in crocodile attack at Kavango West
  13. June 2024

  14. … raditional authority by the pregnant niece’s husband, who has been working outside the region. “The deceased was taken to Rundu Intermediate State Hospital and there he lost his life in the early hours of Sunday,” said Kavango West regional commander commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo …

    The Namibian

    Man accused of incest takes own life

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Naftal Sakaria appointed to lead presidential security detail

    Oshana regional police commander Naftal Sakaria is set to lead the unit protecting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, replacing commissioner Andreas Nelumbu. The appointment follows a police reshuffle conducted by inspector general Joseph Shikongo.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 February

  1. Namibian police seize 11.94 kg cannabis, arrest three suspects

    Namibian Police in Kavango West intercepted nearly 12 kg of cannabis at Nankudu village on Friday, arresting two Angolan nationals. Hours later, officers arrested a Namibian male found with cannabis plants at Karanawa.

    16 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 6 February

  1. Elephant kills elderly man in Kavango West village

    Thomas Kandandu, 74, was trampled to death by an elephant early Wednesday morning in Nduno village while he and his wife were heading to their crop field. The incident underscores escalating human-wildlife conflict in the region, with authorities urging residents to remain vigilant during early morning and evening hours.

    6 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. 74-year-old man trampled to death by elephant in Kavango West

    Thomas Kandandu, 74, was trampled to death by an elephant at Nduno Village in Kavango West during the early morning of Tuesday while walking to a crop field with his wife. Police regional commander Julia Sakuwa-Neo confirmed the incident occurred around 04h00, with elephant tracks found next to the body.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Nine-year-old girl killed in crocodile attack in Kavango West

    A nine-year-old girl, Anna Kasiku Kakuvi, died in a crocodile attack on Saturday morning at Mazwa village in Kavango West while washing her feet in the river with three other children tending cattle. Her body was later recovered and transported to Bunya mortuary.

    27 January 2026 · New Era →

Monday 26 January

  1. Nine-year-old girl killed in crocodile attack in Kavango West

    Anna Kakuvi, 9, was killed on Saturday morning after a crocodile attacked her while she was washing her feet near a river in Mazwa village, Kavango West. The girl was tending cattle with three other children when the crocodile struck; her body was later recovered and police investigations are ongoing.

    26 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Seven children hospitalised after eating toxic berries

    Seven children aged between 3 and 10 years from Nzinze village in Kavango West ate berries from a Jatropha Curcas tree on Saturday and were taken to Nankudu State Hospital. All children are in stable condition.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 19 January

  1. Lightning kills man, injures woman in Kavango West

    A 21-year-old man was struck dead by lightning while herding cattle in Kanyikama village on Friday, and a 26-year-old woman was struck by lightning separately on the same day while weeding in a maize field in the same area, sustaining severe burns and undergoing treatment at Nankudu State Hospital.

    19 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 14 January

  1. Three family members die after eating traditional vegetable meal

    Police in Kavango West confirmed that a father and two children died after consuming mutete (traditional vegetables) and pap at Nzinze village in early January. Five family members fell ill after the meal; two survivors have been discharged while samples of the food were sent to the laboratory for investigation.

    14 January 2026 · New Era →

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