Maria David
THE Namibian Police Force in the Oshana Region recently promoted a total of 42 members to the ranks of chief inspector, senior inspector, and inspector, effective 01 February 2024.
This marks the second round of promotions in the region, following the promotion of 460 police officers in 2023.
Last year, a total of 460 police officers were promoted to various ranks in the region, with women comprising 50.3 per cent of the total.
The 229 male and 231 female officers were promoted in accordance with the provisions of the Police Act, Act 19 of 1990.
Oshana Commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, announced that five chief inspectors, six senior inspectors, and 32 inspectors were promoted.
Sakaria highlighted that out of the 42 members promoted to senior officers, 19 are female.
According to Sakaria, these promotions recognize the officers’ hard work.
“These officers are now more than ever challenged to show leadership and prove the Inspector General right that they deserve the promotions and that the promotions should translate into a positive impact on crime in the region,” he said.
He added that among those promoted to senior positions are Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, the former Head of the Community Policing Sub-Division who is now a chief inspector; and Warrant Officer Ester Ilovu from Oshakati Police Station, who joined NamPol in 1990 and now holds the rank of inspector.
