Natis office robbed

EIGHT days after the Namibia Traffic Information System (Natis) centre opened at Ongwediva, the office was robbed on Saturday night.

According to the Oshakati Police, N$20 000 was stolen. Deputy Commissioner Ndahangwapo Kashihakumwa said three robbers overpowered the security guard, tied and blindfolded him and stole his gun.They then cut through the roof of the building and broke open the safe.The Police are still investigating whether any documents or computer data were taken or tampered with.All vehicle and driver licensing in the North was being done at the Ongwediva Natis.At the official opening on June 15, Transport Minister Joel Kaapanda said the building was equipped with closed-circuit television and other modern equipment to prevent corruption.According to sources, the Police were investigating irregularities at the Natis office shortly before its inauguration.Deputy Commissioner Ndahangwapo Kashihakumwa said three robbers overpowered the security guard, tied and blindfolded him and stole his gun.They then cut through the roof of the building and broke open the safe.The Police are still investigating whether any documents or computer data were taken or tampered with.All vehicle and driver licensing in the North was being done at the Ongwediva Natis.At the official opening on June 15, Transport Minister Joel Kaapanda said the building was equipped with closed-circuit television and other modern equipment to prevent corruption.According to sources, the Police were investigating irregularities at the Natis office shortly before its inauguration.