Ester Hakaala  

The weekend crime report is predominantly marked by incidents of rape, housebreak-ins, inquest, culpable homicide, robbery and possession of controlled wildlife products cases.

Culpable homicide  

On Friday, 2 October 2026, at around 06h25, near Niels Engineering, Otjiwarongo. A lifeless body of an unidentified male was found near Niels Engineering. The deceased was wearing a red t-shirt and black jeans, with no shoes. The body was taken to a mortuary by Forensic Pathology for autopsy.

Suicide  

The body of 44-year-old Moses Karora Ngoma was found hanging from a tree at Kahoro village in Kavango West region on Saturday. No suicide note was found, and the motive is unknown.

The body of 31-year-old Jeremia Ndawedwa Nekongo was found hanging from a tree at around 00h13 in Evale village, Oshikoto region on Saturday. His body was taken to the Omuthiya police mortuary for autopsy.

House breaking with intent to steal and theft  

In Wanaheda on Friday, 2 October 2026, at around 09h00, in Hakahana location, it is alleged that an unknown suspect broke the padlock and stole items at an estimated value of N$21 000 and cash of N$3 500. Police investigations are ongoing.

On Saturday, 3 October 2026, at approximately 04h30 at Doctor’s houses, at Rundu Intermediate Hospital, it is alleged that unknown suspect(s) broke into the complainant’s room through a window and stole 3 items valued at N$15 500. No recovery of stolen items has been made, and no arrest has been made yet. Police investigation continues.

A house at Ndama location in Kavango East region was allegedly broken into early Saturday morning, with property valued at N$10 999.99 stolen. No arrests or recoveries have been made. Police investigations continue.

Between Tuesday, 29 September and Friday, 2 October 2026, a house in Aimablaagte, Mariental was allegedly broken into and property valued at N$63 300 was stolen. The suspect reportedly broke the door to gain entry. No stolen items have been recovered and no arrest has been made. Police investigations continue.

An unknown suspect allegedly entered a residential yard and stole a motor gate valued at N$12 000 on Friday in Shanghai Street. Police investigations continue

Negligent driving  

An Angolan woman was seriously injured after being struck by a Volkswagen Polo on the B1 road near Omuthiya towards Omadhiya village on Friday evening. She was taken to Omuthiya State Hospital. Police investigations continue.

A one-year-old baby died after being run over by a Toyota pickup while the driver was allegedly leaving a house yard at Ombugu Village in Omusati region on Friday morning. Police investigations continue.

On Saturday, 03 October 2026, at about 13h30 at Groot-Aub location, it is alleged that the suspect drove over a four-year-old boy and, as a result, injured him. The suspect drove away from the crime scene, but he is well known. Police investigation continues.

Rape  

On Saturday at midnight in the bush between Herero Location and 60 Location in Etoshapoort in Outjo, it is alleged that a 23-year-old female victim, whilst walking home, was approached by three suspects who raped her. Suspects are unknown and no arrests have been made. Police investigation continues.

At an unknown time and date in Maltahöhe. It is alleged that two minor victims aged eight and 11 were raped by an unknown suspect.

A 21-year-old female was raped by a male suspect of unknown age on Friday, at around 23h45. The suspect is still at large. Police investigation continues.

Armed robbery  

Four men allegedly robbed Eyambeko Trading Bar in Grootfontein on Friday night, stealing about N$16 000 and a cellphone after assaulting a security guard. No arrests have been made, while police investigations continue.

Attempted murder  

A 36-year-old man was seriously injured after allegedly being stabbed several times by two men with knives at Tumweneni location, Kavango East region, on Friday night. A 19-year-old suspect was arrested, while the second suspect remains at large. Police investigations continue.

Murder  

A 39-year-old woman, Wilhelmina Waterboer, died after allegedly being assaulted by her boyfriend during an argument at a house in Ileni location, Keetmanshoop, on Saturday. The 39-year-old suspect was arrested. Police suspect the woman sustained internal injuries. The investigation continues.

Dealing in controlled wildlife products  

A 50-year-old Namibian woman and a 26-year-old Angolan woman were arrested on Friday at Oshakati Open Market in Oshana region for allegedly selling controlled wildlife products without a valid permit. Police recovered jewellery and other items made from elephant ivory. The value of the items is yet to be determined. Police investigations continue.

-ehakaala@nepc.com.na