Otjinungwa:Traditional leaders in Otjinungwa, located in the Epupa Constituency of the Kunene Region, have made a strong appeal for the establishment of a police station in their settlement. They highlighted ongoing issues with accessing policing services due to transportation challenges, which impede timely assistance.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the call for a police station was made by Otjinungwa area headman Kapiarukoro Tjambiru and Okapembei village traditional leader Paiva Hepute during a joint stakeholder outreach operation in the region. This week-long initiative, organized by the Office of the Kunene Governor, aims to address service delivery gaps by bringing government services closer to communities that face long traveling distances and limited access to public facilities.

Tjambiru noted that the community currently depends on the Orupembe Police Station but struggles with obtaining assistance due to a shortage of police vehicles. He mentioned that when community members request police help, they are often told that no transport is available. Tjambiru also stated that police officers have previously visited Otjinungwa to assess possible sites for a new police facility and appealed to Kunene Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Eric Clay, for the establishment of a police station and provision of additional vehicles.

In response, Commissioner Clay acknowledged the concerns and stated that he would review existing documents and correspondence related to the proposed police station. While he refrained from making any immediate promises, he assured that he would work on the matter and provide feedback. Traditional leader Hepute echoed the call for improved policing services to support not only Otjinungwa but also the surrounding communities.