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Suicide: Man overdoses on insulin

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Nikanor Nangolo
A 31-year-old man was found dead after he allegedly overdosed on insulin tablets at the Okombahe settlement.

The settlement is some 70 kilometres north of Karibib in the Erongo Region.

Erongo police regional commander for community affairs, inspector Ileni Shapumba, confirmed the incident, which took place yesterday morning.

"It is alleged that the deceased - who was identified as Namibian male Hafeni Shivovanhu - committed suicide by overdosing himself with insulin drugs that he allegedly collected from a local clinic," he said.

A suicide note was found and his next of kin have been informed.

No foul play is suspected.

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Namibian Sun 2026-10-17

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