Elizabeth Likoro

The weekend crime report is predominantly marked by incidents of murder, attempted murder, suicide, culpable homicide, rape, robbery and inquest cases:

Murder

A 27-year-old Namibian male identified as Johannes Lukas from Lüderitz was fatally stabbed on Saturday. It is alleged that the altercation erupted after the deceased threw a stone at a vehicle in which the suspect and his family were travelling as passengers. The suspect was arrested, and the next of kin of the deceased was informed.

An argument at a bar over money in Donkerhoek resulted in a 25-year-old male being shot. It is alleged that the victim threw the suspect’s money on the floor, and the suspect followed the victim to his home, pulled out a pistol and shot the victim in the leg. No arrests were made as police investigations continue.

On Saturday, it is alleged a security guard assaulted a victim with bricks after the victim was behaving unruly inside the bar and disturbing other customers. The suspect sustained broken ribs, and no arrests were made as the police investigation continues.

Suicide

A 24-year-old female identified as Catlin Beukes in Hochland Park allegedly died by suicide after an argument with her husband. The next of kin has been informed.

A three-year-old, Anna Gases, died on Friday when a wall collapsed and fell on her, while another six-year-old sustained injuries. It is alleged that the incident occurred when the driver of a Hyundai truck tried to move it, in the process, a spare wheel got stuck on the gate and caused the wall to collapse. The next of kin have been informed, and a police investigation continues.

A Toyota seven-seater driver travelling from Omuthiya to Oshivelo lost control of the motor vehicle when a tyre burst. Two passengers died on the spot, while the other four, including the driver, sustained serious injuries. The deceased’s next of kin were not informed, and a police investigation continues.

A 47-year-old female identified as Gabriel Regina Mbava in Rundu died on the spot after a hit and run on Friday. It is alleged that the driver of a motor vehicle, a Toyota Passo, drove away from the scene, and no arrests were made; the next of kin have been informed.

A pedestrian identified as Fillemon Nikodemus Nadhipite (41) died on the spot after he was bumped by a vehicle, a Kia Rio, that was driving from Ondangwa to Ongwediva. It is alleged that the driver was arrested and he was driving under the influence of alcohol. The deceased’s next of kin was informed.

At Chetto, Katima Mulilo, it is alleged that a truck driving from east to west carrying two passengers crossed its lane and forced the other truck to roll several times. The driver of the other truck, Simasiku Ricky Simasiku, died on the spot, while other occupants in the truck sustained serious injuries. The surviving driver was arrested, and the deceased’s next of kin have been informed.

Rape

A 20-year-old male suspect in Onanyama village is in police custody for raping a 76-year-old pensioner on Friday. It is alleged that the suspect entered the victim’s room while she was sleeping and had sexual intercourse with her without her consent.

Robbery

Klein Windhoek, four unknown suspects armed with firearms and a knife, and their faces covered with masks poisoned the victim’s dog before they gained entrance to the main house by breaking the electric gate. It is alleged that three victims were tied with shoelaces and locked in the bathroom as the suspects managed to take electronic devices, clothing, jewellery and cash valued at N$21 000. No recoveries were made, and police investigation continues.