Woman kills daughter, hangs herself
Hileni Vemujendavi Virere (21) allegedly strangled her five-year-old daughter before proceeding to hang herself on Saturday evening in Old Ombili, Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region, according to the police.
Regional police spokesperson Maureen Mbeha reported that Virere was discovered hanging from her roof, while her daughter, Winny Virere (5), was found on the floor with facial injuries.
Mbeha stated that the incident occurred on Saturday between 16:50 and 17:00.
A friend of Virere became suspicious when she made several calls that went unanswered and unreturned.
"She became worried and decided to walk to the house. While approaching the deceased's house, she noticed a terrible smell coming from the house. That is when she alerted the police with regards to the smell. Members attended the scene and decided to break and open the door. Upon entry into the house, they discovered the deceased, the two bodies," Mbeha said.
The police said no suicide note was found. The bodies were transported to Otjiwarongo State Hospital for certification and a pending autopsy. Police investigations into the matter continue.
Regional police spokesperson Maureen Mbeha reported that Virere was discovered hanging from her roof, while her daughter, Winny Virere (5), was found on the floor with facial injuries.
Mbeha stated that the incident occurred on Saturday between 16:50 and 17:00.
A friend of Virere became suspicious when she made several calls that went unanswered and unreturned.
"She became worried and decided to walk to the house. While approaching the deceased's house, she noticed a terrible smell coming from the house. That is when she alerted the police with regards to the smell. Members attended the scene and decided to break and open the door. Upon entry into the house, they discovered the deceased, the two bodies," Mbeha said.
The police said no suicide note was found. The bodies were transported to Otjiwarongo State Hospital for certification and a pending autopsy. Police investigations into the matter continue.
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