01
Nov
Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has shed light on a pressing issue facing the country’s law enforcement agency, a severe shortage of manpower. This revelation came during a preparatory meeting for the festive season crime prevention and road safety operations held at the police national headquarters in Windhoek yesterday. Shikongo disclosed that the current functional structure of the Namibian police force allows for a member count of approximately 28,000. However, he said the reality on the ground presents a stark contrast to this desired number. “We need to work on the…