Street vendor dies after being hit by car
A STREET vendor (48) died on Friday after she was hit by a car at Onhuno location in Ohangwena region. The suspect reportedly drove into the deceased, who was seated selling kapana outside a bar.
According to the police’s crime report, the suspect was unlicensed, while the deceased was declared dead upon arrival at Engela District State Hospital.
Man involved in car accident stabbed to death
A 46-year-old man succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, after he was allegedly stabbed with a knife by an unknown suspect at Katutura, Windhoek, on Saturday around 03h00.
According to the crime report, the deceased and two women were allegedly driving in a black Audi, when they drove into a light pole, resulting in the vehicle coming to a standstill.
“A group of about six people approached and started to attack them, robbed the victim of his cellphone, and stabbed him with a knife,” reads the report.
His next of kin were informed, and no arrests have been made.
Police investigations continue.
Pensioner takes own life
A 79-year-old woman from Omukwiyu village in Onesi allegedly took her own life on Saturday.
The deceased was found dead in her room around 07h00.
Her next of kin have been informed and no foul play is suspected.
Hippopotamus poached in Zambezi
A hippopotamus valued at N$100 000 was killed at Sitinda farm in the Zambezi region on Saturday.
According to the police’s crime report, the hippo was shot for allegedly destroying the maize fields of the culprit on several occasions.
The suspect was in possession of a firearm and ammunition without a licence.
The firearm – a hunting rifle –, three cartridges and one live bullet were seized. Police investigations continue.
– Source: Namibian Police
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