Hundreds attend funeral of Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda in Oshana - nbc скачать в хорошем качестве

Hundreds attend funeral of Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda in Oshana - nbc

Hundreds of mourners bid farewell to Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, buried today at her family cemetery in Onambango Village, Oshana Region. Attendees included Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, Chief Justice Peter Shivute, Prosecutor-General Martha Imalwa, Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo, Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu, Namibia Correctional Service Commissioner-General Raphael Hamunyela, senior officials, legal fraternity members, traditional leaders, relatives, and friends. As directed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the police accorded Shiweda a national honours funeral. Lt. Gen. Joseph Shikongo, Inspector General of Police, warned criminals: "The legal fraternity and government will not be intimidated by violence." He pledged strict measures to protect court officers and confirmed a thorough investigation into her death. Shikongo added, "We must protect those serving Namibia's Constitution. From the IG's office, we've started processes to safeguard criminal justice personnel." He also confirmed the arrest of a 58-year-old man for threatening a Grootfontein prosecutor on Monday and police intervention for an Eenhana prosecutor. Peter Shivute, Chief Justice, called Shiweda "determined and committed," saying her killing attacked the justice system: "Prosecutors, magistrates, judges, and practitioners have sworn to uphold the Constitution without fear or favour. Our work demands courage amid threats." Shivute urged legal practitioners to remain steadfast: "Violence cannot deter justice." Martha Imalwa, Prosecutor-General, described Shiweda as "justice in human form" over seven years: "Your blood will not silence justice—it strengthens our courts. Rest now, brave daughter of the soil." Hofni Iipinge, Oshana Governor, condemned threats: "Reject violence, settle disputes lawfully." Shiweda is survived by two children, siblings, and parents.