Five arrested for breaking lockdown regulations
ILENI NANDJATO
OSHAKATI
Five people were arrested and fined over the weekend in the Oshana Region for contravening the national coronavirus state of emergency and lockdown, while housebreaking has also been on the rise in the region.
On Friday, a Zimbabwean national was arrested, charged and released after paying a fine of N$2 000. The woman (31) was found selling cellphone accessories, belts and cooking sticks at the Oshana Mall at Ongwediva.
On Saturday, three people aged 24, 27 and 36 were arrested at Oshakati for conducting a public gathering of more than 10 people and consuming alcohol.
According to Oshana police spokesperson, Inspector Thomas Haiyambo, the other suspects fled the scene and only three were apprehended.
He said one suspect was released after paying a N$1 500 fine, while the other two remain in custody. On Sunday, a 27-year-old woman was arrested for hindering and obstructing police officers from executing their duties as well as insulting officers. She was released after paying a N$2 000 fine. “Members of the public must adhere to the state of emergency regulations. They must cooperate with law enforcement agencies. Failure to do so will be fined, as stipulated in the Government Gazette of 28 March 2020,” Haiyambo said.
Housebreaking
The Ongwediva police are investigating a housebreaking incident after suspects broke into the Tusk Mobile and Electronics shop at the Oshana Mall and stole items valued at N$50 602.
“The suspects gained entrance to the building by cutting the roof of the business premises.”
Several cellphones, a smart watch and six cameras were stolen, Haihambo reported. “The suspects are not known and no arrests have been made yet,” he said.
Police investigations continue.
OSHAKATI
Five people were arrested and fined over the weekend in the Oshana Region for contravening the national coronavirus state of emergency and lockdown, while housebreaking has also been on the rise in the region.
On Friday, a Zimbabwean national was arrested, charged and released after paying a fine of N$2 000. The woman (31) was found selling cellphone accessories, belts and cooking sticks at the Oshana Mall at Ongwediva.
On Saturday, three people aged 24, 27 and 36 were arrested at Oshakati for conducting a public gathering of more than 10 people and consuming alcohol.
According to Oshana police spokesperson, Inspector Thomas Haiyambo, the other suspects fled the scene and only three were apprehended.
He said one suspect was released after paying a N$1 500 fine, while the other two remain in custody. On Sunday, a 27-year-old woman was arrested for hindering and obstructing police officers from executing their duties as well as insulting officers. She was released after paying a N$2 000 fine. “Members of the public must adhere to the state of emergency regulations. They must cooperate with law enforcement agencies. Failure to do so will be fined, as stipulated in the Government Gazette of 28 March 2020,” Haiyambo said.
Housebreaking
The Ongwediva police are investigating a housebreaking incident after suspects broke into the Tusk Mobile and Electronics shop at the Oshana Mall and stole items valued at N$50 602.
“The suspects gained entrance to the building by cutting the roof of the business premises.”
Several cellphones, a smart watch and six cameras were stolen, Haihambo reported. “The suspects are not known and no arrests have been made yet,” he said.
Police investigations continue.
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