Sebastian Ndeitungasaysthe failure to detect the alleged intruder exposed weaknesses across the police chain of command
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“Former inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga says the failure to detect an alleged 'naked' man who entered the presidential residence at State House last week exposed weaknesses across the police chain of command.”
Former police inspector general Sebastian Ndeitungatold The Namibian that police officers involved in criminal activitiesis not a new phenomenon
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“Former police inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga told The Namibian yesterday that police officers involved in criminal activities is not a new phenomenon.”
Sebastian NdeitungasuspectsNamdia heist involved inside information or cooperation
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“"It is my view that they did it with inside information or inside cooperation with some individuals who are well-placed in the company," he told The Namibian yesterday.”
Sebastian Ndeitungasaidheist was carefully planned with employee intelligence
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“"You can see this incident was carefully planned, possibly with individuals who are employees of the company who might have provided intelligence on the movement of the items inside the company," Ndeitunga said.”
People convicted of minor offences in Namibia are calling for amendments to laws allowing petty convictions to be removed from criminal records, arguing that permanent criminal histories prevent them from rebuilding their lives. The current Criminal Procedure Act of 1997 makes no statutory provision for expungement, leaving individuals barred from decent employment unless directly pardoned by the president.
People convicted of minor offences in Namibia are calling for amendments to laws allowing petty convictions to be removed from criminal records, arguing that permanent criminal histories prevent them from rebuilding their lives. The current Criminal Procedure Act of 1997 makes no statutory provision for expungement, leaving individuals barred from decent employment unless directly pardoned by the president.
A satirical opinion column criticizes Namibia's VIP protection officers for alleged failures in security at State House, including an incident on 21 April where a mentally ill man allegedly bypassed checkpoints and entered the presidential compound unclothed.
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.
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.
Former President Nangolo Mbumba and SWAPO Party Secretary-General Sophia Shaningwa paid tribute to late freedom fighter Erkki Nghimtina at his military memorial service in Omahenge, describing him as a hero who carried the burden of the struggle without wavering. Nghimtina died on 8 February, a month that has seen the deaths of several prominent Namibian figures including Founding President Sam Nujoma and President Hage Geingob in previous years.
Inspector General Joseph Shikongo says disciplinary and criminal proceedings are under way against officers implicated in corruption, drugs and other offences, as MPs express concern that such arrests are eroding public trust in the police force. Recent cases include officers arrested for drug smuggling, theft, firearms trafficking, and extortion.