Police urge public to surrender unlicensed weapons in amnesty period

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2026-09-20

GOBABIS, 17 September 2026 - Omaheke Regional Police spokesperson Chief Inspector Fina Sakajengenga. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

GOBABIS, 20 SEP (NAMPA) – As part of the country’s adherence to the African Union Master Roadmap to Silence the Guns in Africa (2021-2030) initiative, the Namibian Police Force are reminding members of the public to surrender illegal firearms, ammunition, armaments, and related material.
This can be done at any police station countrywide. The amnesty which runs every year from 01 September to 30 September, is aimed at reducing armed violence and...

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