Cops accused of dumping rotten meat

A number of residents from the Oshikango location in Oshakati were spotted collecting dumped, rotten meat from an open area which was discarded nearby their homes on Sunday.According to a resident who preferred not to be named, a police van reportedly dumped the meat on Sunday afternoon.“It was around 15:00 when a police van stopped near our shacks. Two police officers got out and dumped a big box and two municipal plastic bags and then they left,” the resident said.After he went to look what it was he saw it was rotten meat and so he returned home while neighbours were making their way their to collect the meat.“While I was sitting outside my home, I saw a number of people from our collect the meat.”He questioned why police officers would dispose of rotten meat in an open area while the town has a dumpsite.“Why would they dispose of these things here? Is it because we are living in a poor neighbourhood? This is unacceptable and the perpetrators should be dealt with,” he said. When approached for comment, Oshakati Town Council's health manager Kornelius Kapolo confirmed that the matter was brought to council's attention.Kapolo said council was tipped off by a community member who reported the matter to them. His team was dispatched that the remaining meat was properly disposed of by Monday afternoon.He said council however could not determine who the perpetrator was.“When we were tipped off, it was alleged that the meat was disposed of by the police. I called the police and they informed me that they are not aware of such an incident,” Kapolo said.Kapolo however cautioned members of the public not to dispose rotten food except at the dumpsite of the town.Oshana police's regional commander, Commissioner Rauha Amwele said she was not aware of such an issue saying its “news” to her.KENYA KAMBOWE

Cops accused of dumping rotten meat

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Namibian Sun 2025-09-18

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Cops accused of dumping rotten meat

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