Also known as: head of the VIP Protection Unit at State House Michael Abraham · commissioner Michael Abraham
Michael Abraham — head of the VIP Protection Unit, questioned following a security breach at the presidential residence.
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The Namibian
Commissioner Michael Abraham was removed from his position as head of the police's VIP protection unit following a security breach at State House
“The head of the police's VIP protection unit, commissioner Michael Abraham, has been removed from his position following a security breach at State House involving an unauthorised intruder.”
VIP protection chief removed after State House security breachWindhoek Observer
Michael Abraham has resigned from his position following State House incident
“The Windhoek Observer understands that Abraham has since resigned from his position following the State House incident.”
President avoids State House after naked man break-inThe Namibian
Michael Abraham is the head of the VIP Protection Unit at State House
“Another senior official likely to face scrutiny is Michael Abraham, the head of the VIP Protection Unit at State House.”
Ndeitunga slams police after ‘naked’ intruder at State HouseThe Namibian
Michael Abraham explores local cityscapes in urban geometry, shadows and silhouettes
“Michael Abraham zooms in on local cityscapes in an exploration of urban geometry, shadows and silhouettes.”
‘Art Splash’ Explores Identity and HeritagePolice 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Former inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga says the failure to detect a man who entered the presidential residence last week exposed weaknesses across the police chain of command. The breach has fuelled speculation about the status of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo and raised questions about the VIP Protection Unit's head Michael Abraham.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The annual 'Art Splash' exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia showcases work by Windhoek College of the Arts students exploring themes of cultural preservation, identity and the effects of modernity on tradition through textiles, ceramics, sculpture, photography and mixed media until 23 May. Featured artists examine how ancestral knowledge, indigenous symbolism and cultural practice intersect with urbanisation, religious faith and contemporary life.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Police constable Benjamin Mutongolume, who was involved in a firearm discharge incident at Walvis Bay in September 2024, has been appointed as the official bodyguard to Vice President Lucia Witbooi by Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo. The officer was investigated for discharging a firearm within a municipal area and was given the option of paying a N$3,000 fine or serving six months' imprisonment, with the police stating the transfer was already in process prior to the incident.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →