Decomposed body found in pond at Oshakati

NAMPA

The decomposed body of an unknown man suspected to be in his 30s was found floating in a pond last Sunday at Evululuko location in Oshakati east.

A crime report issued by the Namibian Police Force yesterday said the body was discovered by a 12-year-old boy at 15h00, and is suspected to have been in the water for approximately five days.

The cause of death is still unknown and the deceased has not yet been identified.

Police investigations continue.

In another incident, 40-year-old Silvanus Kwateigenawa Namunganga died on the spot after he was allegedly hit by a white GMW bakkie on the Omungwelume road at Okakukanagula village last Sunday.

The bakkie, registration number N157-734W, was travelling from Omungwelume to Oshakati and the driver was alone in the vehicle when he allegedly hit the deceased, who was crossing the road alone.

The next of kin have not yet been informed.

The 35-year-old driver was allegedly intoxicated and is being detained at the Oshakati police station.

Police investigations continue.