Burglaries on the rise in Kavango East
Police ‘working around the clock’
Rundu has experienced a spike in housebreakings, specifically in the Kehemu, Katutura and Sauyemwa areas.
Despite a recent spate of burglaries in Rundu, Namibian Police acting regional commander, Deputy Commissioner Eino Nambahu, has assured Kavango East residents that the police are working around the clock to address the issue.
The town has experienced a spike in housebreakings, specifically in the Kehemu, Katutura and Sauyemwa areas, he said.
“We understand the fear that might have gripped our community due to the increase in burglaries. However, I want to assure the residents of Rundu that the police are on top of the situation as we are working tirelessly to bring an end to these criminal activities,” he said.
Nambahu revealed that a comprehensive investigation is currently underway to identify any potential patterns or trends in the recent crimes.
“In the same vein, I want to warn the members of the public that the police will be taking serious measures to arrest anyone who is caught in possession of stolen items,” he said, adding that about eight cases of housebreaking have been reported since the weekend.
“We have active patrols in town to ensure that there is an active police presence on the ground. We had [an] issue [with] the grabbing of phones which was also on the rise, however, now we can proudly say that we managed to curb the grabbing of cellphones in Rundu to a bare minimum,” he said.
Kavango West on alert
Speaking on the same issue, Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga said the Kavango West Region has not recorded any burglaries since last week.
“However, this does not mean that it's not imminent in our region. We take housebreaking as a serious crime due to the trauma and frustration it causes to those affected,” he said.
He further assured members of the public that the police in the region are committed to putting boots on the ground.
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The town has experienced a spike in housebreakings, specifically in the Kehemu, Katutura and Sauyemwa areas, he said.
“We understand the fear that might have gripped our community due to the increase in burglaries. However, I want to assure the residents of Rundu that the police are on top of the situation as we are working tirelessly to bring an end to these criminal activities,” he said.
Nambahu revealed that a comprehensive investigation is currently underway to identify any potential patterns or trends in the recent crimes.
“In the same vein, I want to warn the members of the public that the police will be taking serious measures to arrest anyone who is caught in possession of stolen items,” he said, adding that about eight cases of housebreaking have been reported since the weekend.
“We have active patrols in town to ensure that there is an active police presence on the ground. We had [an] issue [with] the grabbing of phones which was also on the rise, however, now we can proudly say that we managed to curb the grabbing of cellphones in Rundu to a bare minimum,” he said.
Kavango West on alert
Speaking on the same issue, Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga said the Kavango West Region has not recorded any burglaries since last week.
“However, this does not mean that it's not imminent in our region. We take housebreaking as a serious crime due to the trauma and frustration it causes to those affected,” he said.
He further assured members of the public that the police in the region are committed to putting boots on the ground.
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