Shikongo ready for retirement amid speculation of term extension

WINDHOEK: The Inspector - General ( IG ) of the Namibian Police Force ( NamPol ), Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo has expressed his readiness for retirement , despite speculations suggesting that his term might be extended . Shikongo , who has been the police chief since August 2022 , is set to retire at the end of this month as he turns 60 on Wednesday . However , there has been speculation within the police force that Shikongo ' s tenure might be extended . He told Nampa on Monday that the appointing authority has not yet contacted him for a possible extension . ' The authority appointed me , so the authority first has to discuss that matter . I am unaware of any extension , nobody has communicated anything to me ,' he said . Shikongo noted that he is ready to retire and prepared to go home like any other person turning 60 . ' Let our people not live in rumours , let them wait for the appointing authority or me to tell them if there is anything . My focus is actually to go home … I was in the war and the journey I travelled was very long ,' said Shikongo Source: The Namibia News Agency