Multiple drug busts, rapes reported across Namibia

Namibia experienced a series of crimes and tragic incidents over the past weekend, with police reporting multiple cases of armed robbery, drug-related offences, suicides and violent assaults across various towns.A violent robbery occurred in the industrial area of Otjiwarongo on 31 January between 03:00 and 04:00. Five unknown suspects broke into a house, tied up an elderly couple, and stole frozen sheep carcasses, cellphones as well as a safe that reportedly contained firearms and N$10 000 in cash.The criminals used the victims’ vehicle as a getaway car, which was later found abandoned. The couple suffered minor injuries, and no arrests have been made yet as investigations continue.In Oshakati, police are investigating a report of a rape of a 35-year-old woman who was attacked by an as-yet unidentified man. The suspect remains at large.A 26-year-old man in Okakarara was arrested for allegedly raping a 45-year-old woman after escorting her from a social gathering in the Okarui Village.In addition, a tragic fire over the weekend in the Goas informal settlement claimed the life of 52-year-old Hendrick Gawiseb and destroyed his home.The cause of the fire remains unknown. In another case being investigated by the police, a one-year-old child, Haingura Daniel Kaimbi, reportedly drowned in a dam near his home in Kapenene Village.Drug busts Police in Grootfontein arrested a 47-year-old man after discovering 21 cannabis plants weighing nearly two kilogram and valued at N$19 900 in Block 11, Blikkies Dorp. He is said to have appeared in court on Monday.Meanwhile, police in Rehoboth made several arrests related to drug dealing and possession. A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Block E for possession of cannabis products worth N$740.Furthermore, two men, aged 23 and 33, who had attempted to flush bags of skunk and cannabis down a toilet, were arrested. The estimated value of the drugs was N$600, police reported.Additionally, three individuals, including a 17-year-old girl, were apprehended in Block F in possession of mandrax and cannabis valued at N$600.Deaths by suicideAuthorities are investigating multiple suicides that occurred over the weekend. On Friday, at around 09:41 at a house in the Havana informal area, the lifeless body of an Angolan man estimated to be in his mid-30s was found inside a toilet, having reportedly died by suicide. No suicide notes were found. On the same day, at 22:00 in the Hakahana informal settlement, the lifeless body of an Angolan woman was discovered in her home. Police also suspect suicide, though no suicide note was found. The deceased was discovered by her boyfriend.The victim allegedly alerted the family four days prior to her death through text messages that she planned to die by suicide.Further investigation will be conducted to confirm the cause and circumstances of the death. Additionally, a 31-year-old woman in Mariental was found dead by a 14-year-old girl in her residence at Takarania, Own Risk Block – also a case of suspected suicide.

Multiple drug busts, rapes reported across Namibia

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Namibian Sun 2025-03-19

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Multiple drug busts, rapes reported across Namibia

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