Sebastian Ndeitunga
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Sebastian Ndeitunga | |
|---|---|
| Inspector general of the Namibian Police Force | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| President | Hifikepunye Pohamba Hage Geingob |
| Preceded by | Lucas Hangula |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | University of Havana |
Lieutenant General Sebastian Ndeitunga (nom-de-guerre Haitota) (born 1962) is the inspector general of the Namibian Police Force. He was appointed by president Hifikepunye Pohamba in 2005, succeeding Lucas Hangula.[1] Ndeitunga is also the current vice president of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) for Africa.[2][3][4] When he retires in August 2022, Ndeitunga will be the longest serving police chief since Namibian independence.[5][6]
Ndeitunga was born around 1962 in an Angolan village a few kilometres north of the Namibian border. He did not have a birth certificate until 1993 when he made a sworn statement to the Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs.[7] Ndeitunga holds a Bachelor of Laws and a postgraduate certificate in maritime law from the University of Havana in Cuba.
Awards and recognition
- Outstanding Meritorious Service of Highest Order, awarded by the President of the Republic of Namibia,
- SARPCCO Medal for distinct service and the International Leadership Award from the United Kingdom[8]
- Most Distinguished Order of Namibia: First Class, conferred on Heroes' Day 2014.[9]
References
- ^ "Ndeitunga targets top Interpol post". New Era. 27 September 2016.
- ^ "Executive Committee / Structure and governance / About INTERPOL / Internet / Home - INTERPOL". Interpol.int. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- ^ "Ndeitunga detained at Frankfurt airport". New Era. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- ^ New Era Publication Corporation. "Sebastian Ndeitunga | New Era Newspaper Namibia". Newera.com.na. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- ^ Shihepo, Timo (22 July 2022). "Ndeitunga's Final Salute". The Namibian.
- ^ Mongudhi, Tileni (8 June 2022). "Race for Ndeitunga's successor heats up". The Namibian.
- ^ Menges, Werner (5 June 2014). "Ndeitunga defends his Namibian citizenship". The Namibian.
- ^ http://www.nampol.gov.na/campaign
- ^ "Namibians honoured by President". New Era. 28 August 2014.
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