Geingob security beefed up
The security detail for President Hage Geingob has been beefed up following an audit, the presidency announced on Monday.
The immediate changes will also see the president's motorcade increased to more than three vehicles.
“The president at the moment travels with three cars. It will now be more than that,” said presidential spokesperson Albertus Aochamub.
He added Geingob has used a smaller motorcade contrary to the established norms and practices of his office.
Namibian Sun understands Geingob was back then already advised by the security cluster against cutting his motorcade.
Presidential affairs minister Frans Kapofi said he was not informed of any security threats against the president.
“There is nothing specific regarding the changes in the security detail.
“The changes made fit the mandate of the presidency. We are going back to the norms and procedures. “It is not only about the security detail, but the protocol surrounding the presidency.
“The citizens should be able to tell through the motorcade that the president is coming,” he said.
Contacted for comment, deputy police chief Major-General Desiderius Shilunga said he had no idea as to why changes were made.
He also denied that the president's security is compromised. “No, no! I am not aware of any threats or perceived threats.
“The convoy was just brought in line with the standard of security,” he said.
The VIP directorate within the Namibian Police is tasked with the protection of very important persons, including the head of state. Last year The Namibian reported that Geingob allegedly stood by the head of his security despite recommendations from security agencies to get rid of him.
Deputy commissioner Johan Ndjaronguru reportedly failed the vetting process to determine his eligibility to head Geingob's security detail. At the time, Ndjaronguru was linked to a number of irregularities.
FRED GOEIEMAN
The immediate changes will also see the president's motorcade increased to more than three vehicles.
“The president at the moment travels with three cars. It will now be more than that,” said presidential spokesperson Albertus Aochamub.
He added Geingob has used a smaller motorcade contrary to the established norms and practices of his office.
Namibian Sun understands Geingob was back then already advised by the security cluster against cutting his motorcade.
Presidential affairs minister Frans Kapofi said he was not informed of any security threats against the president.
“There is nothing specific regarding the changes in the security detail.
“The changes made fit the mandate of the presidency. We are going back to the norms and procedures. “It is not only about the security detail, but the protocol surrounding the presidency.
“The citizens should be able to tell through the motorcade that the president is coming,” he said.
Contacted for comment, deputy police chief Major-General Desiderius Shilunga said he had no idea as to why changes were made.
He also denied that the president's security is compromised. “No, no! I am not aware of any threats or perceived threats.
“The convoy was just brought in line with the standard of security,” he said.
The VIP directorate within the Namibian Police is tasked with the protection of very important persons, including the head of state. Last year The Namibian reported that Geingob allegedly stood by the head of his security despite recommendations from security agencies to get rid of him.
Deputy commissioner Johan Ndjaronguru reportedly failed the vetting process to determine his eligibility to head Geingob's security detail. At the time, Ndjaronguru was linked to a number of irregularities.
FRED GOEIEMAN
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