Staff Reporter
HOME Affairs, Immigration and Safety and Security Minister Albert Kawana said that the Namibian Government, under the leadership of President Nangolo Mbumba, is committed to ensuring that all citizens have access to essential services, regardless of where they reside.
He spoke this morning at the opening ceremony of the newly built Ncamagoro police post in the Kavango West Region, describing it as a crucial facility that will serve the people of remote rural areas.
“This momentous occasion marks a significant step forward in our continued efforts to enhance safety, security, and the rule of law in our beloved country,” he said.
According to Kawana, the Ncamagoro police post is not just a building—it is a symbol of the Government’s unwavering dedication to the safety and security of all citizens. The facility provides necessary policing services, ensuring that law and order are maintained in Ncamagoro and its surrounding areas. It will also serve as a deterrent to criminal elements, providing the region’s people with the peace of mind they deserve.
“Infrastructures of this nature,” said Kawana, “are a true reflection of the Government’s commitment to improving the working environment of civil servants and bringing policing services closer to the people.”
The construction of the police post came at a price tag of N$15.6 million. The site was handed over to the contractor in February 2023, and the work was completed in June this year.
The complex consists of a charge office, one office block with three offices, two barracks with eight rooms for male and four rooms for female officers, two two-bedroom houses, a kitchen, a recreational area, a septic tank, a borehole with a solar-powered pump, a 10,000-litre water tank, and a security fence.
“Additionally, to enable the police to effectively carry out their mandate, the police post is equipped with a brand-new Toyota Hilux 2.4 GD6, 4×4 single cab, valued at N$600,746.00,” said the minister.
Kawana affirmed the government’s belief that no community should be left behind and that all Namibians deserve the right to live in peace and security while also having access to high-quality public services. He said: “The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security is playing its part in order to realize this noble objective.
The Ncamagoro area, like many rural areas across our country, faces unique challenges. The geographical remoteness of this region has, for too long, made it difficult for the people here to access vital services, including those provided by the Namibian Police Force. This has, unfortunately, led to an environment where criminal activities thrived due to the limited presence of law enforcement.”
Livestock theft is one of the most prevalent crimes in the area. With the opening of the police post, victims of livestock theft will now be able to report cases within a reasonably short distance.
“I, therefore, call upon the community to cooperate with the police in reporting criminal cases,” he said. He appealed to members of the public not to harbor criminals, even if they may be family members. “Instead, discourage them from engaging in criminal activities and social evils, so that they remain law-abiding citizens.”
In the same vein, he called upon police officers to remain disciplined, loyal, and patriotic, viewing their profession not just as a job opportunity but as a calling. He urged the officers who will be stationed at the new police post to carry out their duties with the highest levels of professionalism and integrity.
The opening of the Ncamagoro police post in Kavango West followed a day after Kawana handed over the newly built Elundu police post in the Ohangwena Region.
