A specialised tourist safety squad now answers straight to the top cop after a command shakeup.
Joseph Shikongo restructures the protection unit
Joseph Shikongo restructures the protection unit
- The inspector general shifted the Tourism Protection Subdivision under his authority.
- Shikongo's move aims to tighten coordination and boost visitor security.
- The unit tackles crimes against travellers and guards heritage sites nationwide.
- His temporary fix supports the country's rep as a hassle-free travel zone.
- Shikongo credited officers for pulling off a nationwide prevention blitz.
- The operation deployed roadblocks, patrols, and intel-driven tactics across regions.
- He called on cops to keep teaming with security partners and locals.
- Shikongo stressed that keeping crime down requires everyone's muscle.