OMUTHIYA – The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo has appointed Commissioner Ndafudha Iifo to serve as commander for the Oshikoto region. 

The appointment is effective 1 May 2025.

A press statement issued by police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, Shikongo announced some changes in the police management on 16 April 2025, all effective 1 May.

Commissioner Iifo was promoted from deputy commissioner rank and transferred from the Training and Development directorate at Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre in the Oshana region to serve as regional commander for Oshikoto.

The current commander, Commissioner Theopoline Kalompho-Nashikaku is transferred from the Oshikoto regional headquarters and appointed as Head of the Directorate of Crime Prevention at NamPol’s National Headquarters in Windhoek.

Kalompho-Nashikaku is replacing Commissioner Tylvis Kampolo, who is heading into retirement at the end of April 2025.

Further, Chief Inspector Chairmane Roseline Uahindua was promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner and transferred from the Field Training Sub-division, Training and Development directorate and appointed as Commandant of Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre.

Shikwambi said Uahindua replaces Iifo.

“Commissioner Moritz !Naruseb is transferred from the Directorate of Police Conduct and Investigation and appointed as Head of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation at the National Police Headquarters,” said Shikwambi.

Commissioner Iifo told Nampa she plans to enhance public safety through effective policing within the region, by leading the team to reduce crime and building a culture of fairness.

The incoming regional commander added that they will build strong relationships between the police and community, which is called community policing as per NamPol’s strategic pillar two.

“I will focus more on awareness pertaining to crime reduction and prevention as well as community engagement,” she stated.

-Nampa