Elizabeth Likoro

The Namibian Police reported two attempted murder cases, as well as a culpable homicide, drownings and several inquests among serious incidents recorded over the weekend.

Here are some of the criminal and police activities that dominated the weekend:

Attempted murder

A weekend crime bulletin issued by NamPol spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi on Sunday said that at Groot-Aub, a 21-year-old male suspect is in police custody following an alleged stabbing at a bar on Friday.

According to Shikwambi, the suspect found the victim playing jackpot machines at the bar, and an argument started. The suspect allegedly pushed the victim, leadingn to a fight, before running outside and returning with a broken beer bottle.

Police allege that the suspect then stabbed the victim on the left side of the neck. The victim sustained serious open cut wounds and was transported to Katutura State Hospital, where he is receiving medical treatment.

In another attempted murder case, an adult man was allegedly assaulted outside a bar in Arandis on Saturday night. Shikwambi said a 25-year-old Namibian male suspect allegedly assaulted the victim, who fell to the ground. The suspect allegedly repeatedly kicked the victim on the head until he became unconscious.

The victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to Arandis State Clinic before being transferred to Swakopmund State Hospital. He was later transferred to a Walvis Bay hospital in critical condition. The motive is unknown, according to police, while the suspect is in custody.

Culpable homicide

Meanwhile, a 33-year-old Namibian man died in a suspected culpable homicide on the B1 road north of Rehoboth at about 06h00 on Friday.

Police allege that the driver of a bus lost control, causing it to strike a man who was walking in the road. The man’s next of kin have been informed.

In the Zambezi region, two Zambian males, aged 43 and six, drowned on Saturday while attempting to cross the Mpukano River channel in the Ikaba area of the Kabbe South constituency.

Police said the two were travelling with the older man’s wife and two children in a canoe from one village to another when a hippopotamus struck the canoe, causing it to capsize. The two males fell into the water and drowned. Their next of kin have been informed.

In Katutura, a 33-year-old man died after a vehicle he was repairing fell on him in an open area at about 11h30 on Friday. Police said the man was fixing the vehicle from underneath when the jack moved, causing the vehicle to fall on him. He died at the scene.

Police investigations in all matters continue.

Rape

The police in the Oshikoto region are investigating a rape case after a 62-year-old man allegedly raped his 14-year-old niece between August 2026 and September 2026.

A police report issued on Sunday by Shikwambi said the rape incidents occurred repeatedly at Okandjeke village. “It is alleged that the suspect used to enter the victim’s room at night, where he raped her. The suspect is in police custody, and police investigations continue,” she said.

Meanwhile, in Omuntele, police are searching for a 21-year-old man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl on Friday.

“No arrest was made; he is still at large, and the police investigation continues,” Shikwambi said.

Inquest

At Farm Duineveld, it is alleged that a 39-year-old female died at her home due to a medical health condition she suffered from. The next of kin has been informed.

In a similar incident, a 61-year-old female died at her home due to a medical health condition she suffered from. The next of kin has been informed.

A 42-year-old from Okombahe settlement fell and collapsed on the ground; he was rushed to the clinic, where he was declared dead upon arrival. The next of kin has been informed.

At Oshikwiyu village, it is alleged that a 13-year-old male drowned in an earth dam where he went to swim.

A 53-year-old male at Farm Gorab in Outjo district was flying a gyrocopter when it allegedly struck a tree before it fell to the ground, and the aircraft caught fire. The deceased was burnt beyond recognition. The next of kin were informed.

At a lounge in Arandis, it is alleged that a male victim was assaulted outside the lounge by a 25-year-old male suspect; the victim fell on the ground, and the suspect repeatedly kicked the victim on the head until he became unconscious. The suspect is in police custody.

House break-in

In Rundu, Donkerhoek location, it is alleged that a suspect used an unknown object to break the padlock and enter the house and stole the complainant’s household appliances and mobile devices valued at N$15 100. No recoveries and arrests were made.

On Saturday, 19 September 2026, at Eden Charlet plot 13 Kappsfarm, it is alleged that suspects used an unknown object to cut the windows’ burglar bars, entered the house and took items consisting of hunting rifles and torches valued at N$120 000. No recoveries and arrests were made.

At Ngweze location in Katima Mulilo, it is alleged that a suspect used an unknown object to break the complainant’s house door, gained entry to the house and took electronic and mobile devices valued at N$12 220. No recoveries or arrests were made.

In another incident, at the Cowboy location in Katima Mulilo, it is alleged that a suspect used an unknown object to break the complainant’s house door, gained entry to the house and took electronic and mobile devices valued at N$33 000. No recoveries or arrests were made.

Arson

At Oshuulu village, it is alleged that a suspect set the complainants’ traditional hut on fire and the complainants’ personal belongings burnt to ashes.

Stock theft

Five suspects between the ages of 21 and 51 were found in possession of suspected stolen stock, an ox carcass with an estimated value of N$10 000, without proof of ownership.

-Additional reporting by Nampa