The new regional police commander for Otjozondjupa , Commissioner Philip Hidengwa , was on Monday introduced to inhabitants of the region . He previously served as the Kunene Region ‘ s crime investigations coordinator . Hidengwa was introduced to community members , farmers , anti – poaching organisations , police officers and the political leadership of Otjozondjupa by the Namibian Police Force ‘ s ( NamPol ) Deputy Inspector – General for Administration , Major – General Anna – Marie Nainda . ‘ His appointment to Otjozondjupa is effective as from 01 September 2024 ,’ said Nainda . Hidengwa takes over from Commissioner Heinrich Tjiveze , who has been transferred to the Omaheke Region . Nainda facilitated the transfer of instruments of policing powers from Tjiveze to Hidengwa in the presence of several senior NamPol members , Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua and Chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council , Marlayn Mbakera . She congratulated both Hidengwa and Tjiveze on their new appointments and w
ished them success in providing safety and security to properties and residents of the Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions . Nainda also urged Hidengwa and Tjiveze to see to it that their offices work closely with the community members in their respective regions in combating crime . In his acceptance speech , Hidengwa said he was happy to take up the top police post in the region . Tjiveze on his part said he was leaving Otjozondjupa with a happy heart as crime activities like stock theft , assault , housebreakings and general theft were under control during his reign . Tjiveze served as Otjozondjupa police commander since April 2017 and leaves behind a total of 935 police officers and 24 police stations .

Source: The Namibia News Agency