Rundu family massacre suspect appears

A 20-year-old suspect, who faces five counts of murder after he allegedly murdered his grandmother, mother and three nephews in Rundu's Ndama location on Sunday, appeared in the Rundu Magistrate's Court yesterday.Jesaya Gabriel Chuhunda appeared before Magistrate Vivian Ndlovu.The case was remanded to 20 August for further investigation, for him to apply for legal aid and for mental observation.Chuhunda was arrested on Sunday afternoon after he allegedly killed his grandmother Ndongo Ntumba (77), his mother Ndara Elizabeth Mpande (46), and his three nephews Musenge Petrus Muruti (6), Hausiku Daniel Kapumburu (4) and Musenge Elias Tjingelesu (3).According to the police crime report, Chuhunda allegedly carried out the horrific acts out of frustration, after his sister refused to give him money.“The motive behind the suspect's actions is allegedly that he demanded to be given money earlier during the day. However, the money was not given to him and as a result he assaulted the sister. The sister went to report the matter to the police and that agitated the suspect, who then assaulted his family, killing them instantly with a stick,” the crime report reads.It is further alleged that Chuhunda is a drug user and could be mentally challenged.Meanwhile, the police said there were allegations on social media that the sister had reported the incident twice to the police. However, they could not assist due to a lack of transport.“These allegations are deemed very serious and the inspector-general of the police has directed the internal investigation directorate to investigate any form of negligence from the police at the Rundu police station,” a police spokesperson said. KENYA KAMBOWE

Rundu family massacre suspect appears

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Namibian Sun 2025-09-18

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