Man allegedly stabbed girlfriend multiple times in Aranos
Police urge public to remain vigilant
The Namibian Police are investigating a string of stabbings, assaults, robberies and other crimes reported over the weekend.
A 26-year-old woman is fighting for her life after she was stabbed multiple times in Aranos on Friday night in what police described as one of the most disturbing domestic violence incidents in a weekend marked by violent crime across Namibia.
Police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said the attack occurred opposite the FNB branch in the town when the victim, on her way home from work, was allegedly confronted by her boyfriend.
Armed with an okapi knife, the 35-year-old suspect allegedly stabbed her in the neck, face and body, inflicting severe injuries.
She was rushed to a local hospital before being transferred to Windhoek, where she remains in a critical condition. The suspect has been arrested.
The assault was among a string of serious offences recorded between Friday and Saturday, including violent attacks, stock theft, illegal hunting and drug smuggling.
In Ondangwa, a 39-year-old security guard at Monte Carlo Bar was attacked by two unknown men armed with a hammer and knife, leaving him with head and leg injuries. He is recovering in Onandjokwe Hospital, police said.
In Grootfontein’s Omulunga location, a burglar broke into a house while the occupant slept, making off with electronics, clothing, boots and cash. The stolen goods were recovered, but the suspect fled before police arrived.
Crimes against property also dominated the weekend, according to a police report.
In Windhoek, a cleaner assigned to wash a white Honda Civic at the Islamic Centre allegedly drove off with the vehicle.
In Katutura, burglars reportedly stole valuables worth N$50 000 from a Brakwater home, while in Katima Mulilo, thieves broke into a parked vehicle and stole a laptop valued at nearly N$7 000.
Drugs, wildlife and livestock crimes
Drug offences featured prominently in the crime report.
A detainee at Oshakati Police Station was caught smuggling cannabis and cigarettes into the holding cells. In Gochas, a 17-year-old was arrested with 14 bankies of cannabis and cash, while in Mariental, cannabis was found concealed in food intended for an inmate.
Wildlife and livestock crimes were also reported to the police.
Three men in Gochas were arrested for slaughtering a sheep and were later found with a steenbok and kudu carcass without valid hunting permits.
In the Namib Naukluft National Park, Sesriem, suspects are accused of killing eight oryx worth N$36 000 without authorisation. In the Makanga area, four cattle valued at N$92 000 were stolen, with no arrests made at the time the report was issued.
Road safety incidents included the overturning of a hearse on the C40 road between Outjo and Kamanjab, injuring the driver and two passengers, and the arrest of a driver in Katima Mulilo, accused of knocking down a pedestrian while under the influence of alcohol.
Shikwambi said investigations into all cases are ongoing and called on the public to come forward with information, adding: “These incidents range from opportunistic theft to acts showing a shocking disregard for life and law. Communities must remain vigilant and assist police in bringing perpetrators to justice.”
Police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said the attack occurred opposite the FNB branch in the town when the victim, on her way home from work, was allegedly confronted by her boyfriend.
Armed with an okapi knife, the 35-year-old suspect allegedly stabbed her in the neck, face and body, inflicting severe injuries.
She was rushed to a local hospital before being transferred to Windhoek, where she remains in a critical condition. The suspect has been arrested.
The assault was among a string of serious offences recorded between Friday and Saturday, including violent attacks, stock theft, illegal hunting and drug smuggling.
In Ondangwa, a 39-year-old security guard at Monte Carlo Bar was attacked by two unknown men armed with a hammer and knife, leaving him with head and leg injuries. He is recovering in Onandjokwe Hospital, police said.
In Grootfontein’s Omulunga location, a burglar broke into a house while the occupant slept, making off with electronics, clothing, boots and cash. The stolen goods were recovered, but the suspect fled before police arrived.
Crimes against property also dominated the weekend, according to a police report.
In Windhoek, a cleaner assigned to wash a white Honda Civic at the Islamic Centre allegedly drove off with the vehicle.
In Katutura, burglars reportedly stole valuables worth N$50 000 from a Brakwater home, while in Katima Mulilo, thieves broke into a parked vehicle and stole a laptop valued at nearly N$7 000.
Drugs, wildlife and livestock crimes
Drug offences featured prominently in the crime report.
A detainee at Oshakati Police Station was caught smuggling cannabis and cigarettes into the holding cells. In Gochas, a 17-year-old was arrested with 14 bankies of cannabis and cash, while in Mariental, cannabis was found concealed in food intended for an inmate.
Wildlife and livestock crimes were also reported to the police.
Three men in Gochas were arrested for slaughtering a sheep and were later found with a steenbok and kudu carcass without valid hunting permits.
In the Namib Naukluft National Park, Sesriem, suspects are accused of killing eight oryx worth N$36 000 without authorisation. In the Makanga area, four cattle valued at N$92 000 were stolen, with no arrests made at the time the report was issued.
Road safety incidents included the overturning of a hearse on the C40 road between Outjo and Kamanjab, injuring the driver and two passengers, and the arrest of a driver in Katima Mulilo, accused of knocking down a pedestrian while under the influence of alcohol.
Shikwambi said investigations into all cases are ongoing and called on the public to come forward with information, adding: “These incidents range from opportunistic theft to acts showing a shocking disregard for life and law. Communities must remain vigilant and assist police in bringing perpetrators to justice.”
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