Africa-Press – Namibia. THE Oshana police are facing challenges in providing adequate assistance to citizens due to a lack of vehicles.
This issue was revealed by Police Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria during various community meetings in the region.
Sakaria mentioned that the current state of affairs has led to dissatisfaction among locals, as the police often arrive late at the scene.
“While we strive to deliver the necessary services, we are frequently hindered by these challenges,” he said.
He further emphasized the need for fully operational vehicles and maintenance of older vehicles to address these challenges.
Skaria highlighted that once the vehicles are fixed, it will help ensure timely assistance to people in remote areas who require services.
In addition to the transportation issue, Sakaria assured the public that they will soon address the personnel shortage within the police force.
He mentioned that the recruitment of 750 new officers across the country comes at the right time, as many officers are approaching retirement.
On April 3, 2023, the Namibian Police Force advertised vacancies for Cadet Constables with a closing date of May 2, 2023. The aim was to recruit approximately 1,000 Cadet Constables.
A total of 42,967 applications were received nationwide, and from those, 2,398 candidates were shortlisted for the upcoming interviews, including 1,664 males and 734 females.
This rigorous process ensures that only the most qualified and suitable candidates are appointed to the Namibian Police Force.
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