BREAKING: Dismembered body in Daan Viljoen

Police have launched an investigation after the dismembered body of a middle-aged woman was discovered in a riverbed in the Daan Viljoen area, outside Windhoek.The Namibian Police Force said a member of the public alerted Otjomuise Police on 5 October 2026 about the discovery, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death. The woman has not yet been identified. Her remains have been taken to the Namibian Police Forensic Science Institute for forensic examination, which police say will assist in establishing her identity and provide information that could help investigators determine the circumstances surrounding her death.Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the Daan Viljoen, Otjomuise, Khomasdal and surrounding areas to come forward. Police have urged the public not to speculate or circulate unverified information on social media, saying this could prejudice the investigation and cause further distress.Anyone with information can contact Commissioner Nelius Becker on 081 129 9215, Commissioner Morris Naruseb on 081 305 2897, or the nearest police station. Information can also be provided anonymously.UPDATE; Desmarius Hansen

BREAKING: Dismembered body in Daan Viljoen

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Namibian Sun 2026-10-09

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BREAKING: Dismembered body in Daan Viljoen

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