Namibia removes VIP protection chief after State House security breach
Commissioner Michael Abraham, the head of the Namibian police's VIP protection unit, has been removed following a security breach at State House involving an unauthorised intruder. The incident has renewed scrutiny of security arrangements at the presidential complex.
Commissioner Michael Abraham, who led the Namibian police's VIP protection unit, has been removed from his post after a security breach in which an unauthorised intruder entered the State House complex.
Officials said an investigation had been opened into how the breach occurred. The incident raised questions about security protocols at the presidential residence, and authorities signalled that gaps in the protection chain would be reviewed.
Security at Namibia's state institutions has drawn public attention in recent weeks. Observers said a transparent process would be important for maintaining public confidence in the country's security services.
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