Mbumba sounds alarm amid rising crime
President Nangolo Mbumba has warned that serious crimes such as murder, armed robberies and rape are on the rise in Namibia and appealed to law enforcement officers to strengthen their efforts to combat crime.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony of new police officers in Oshakati earlier this week, the president did not shy away from saying that although Namibia has a reputation for peace and stability, serious crimes are on the rise and need to be dealt with.
“Since independence, Namibia has established an enviable reputation as a haven of peace and security. It is a country in which citizens and visitors can live, work and play without fear or anxiety,” Mbumba said.
“Unfortunately, of late, we are witnessing a rise in serious crimes such as murder, armed robberies, burglaries, assaults, drug abuse, rape and violence against women and children. As new graduates, you must swiftly suppress and prevent crime and lawlessness from gaining a foothold in our society. You should ensure that criminal elements do not destroy what our heroes and heroines fought and died for."
The president added: “Crime is an enemy of our people; therefore, root it out wherever it shows its ugly head in our country."
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Speaking at the graduation ceremony of new police officers in Oshakati earlier this week, the president did not shy away from saying that although Namibia has a reputation for peace and stability, serious crimes are on the rise and need to be dealt with.
“Since independence, Namibia has established an enviable reputation as a haven of peace and security. It is a country in which citizens and visitors can live, work and play without fear or anxiety,” Mbumba said.
“Unfortunately, of late, we are witnessing a rise in serious crimes such as murder, armed robberies, burglaries, assaults, drug abuse, rape and violence against women and children. As new graduates, you must swiftly suppress and prevent crime and lawlessness from gaining a foothold in our society. You should ensure that criminal elements do not destroy what our heroes and heroines fought and died for."
The president added: “Crime is an enemy of our people; therefore, root it out wherever it shows its ugly head in our country."
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