Oshana records drop in festive season crime rate

NAMPA

2026-01-22

OSHAKATI- 22 January 2026 - The Oshana Police Regional Commander, Naftal Lungameni Sakaria pictured during his new year address and the launch of Operation Ndjadila at the regional headquarters in Oshakati on Thursday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 22 JAN (NAMPA) – Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Oshana regional commander Naftal Lungameni Sakaria has revealed that the region recorded a 24 per cent decrease in crime during the 2025/2026 festive season compared to the previous year.
During his New Year's address and the launch of Operation Ndjadila on Thursday, Sakaria said 1 291 criminal cases were registered during the 2025/2026 festive season, down from 1 716 cases recorded durin...

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