Student murder suspect in court

A 36-year-old man yesterday appeared in court for the murder of the International University of Management (IUM) student, whose body was found along the B1 road next to the Van Eck Power Station.The body of the 25-year-old Iyaloo Ndapandula Hainghumbi, a student at the International University of Management (IUM) was found last week Tuesday. Victor Elia made his first appearance at the Katutura Magistrate’s Court yesterday and his case was postponed to 16 March for legal representation. He appeared on a charge of murder that was read together with the Domestic Violence Act. Elia was arrested last week Thursday in Otjomuise after police had first brought him in for questioning and then released him. However, after an in-depth investigation police confirmed that he was the main suspect. According to the charge sheet, Elia was involved in a relationship with Hainghumbi and he is accused of murdering her by hitting her with an unknown object over the head.Hainghumbi's body was found by a passer-by last week Tuesday.Police said she had accompanied some friends to town after registering for the new academic year at IUM, before apparently meeting up with another friend.Hainghumbi had left home on Monday, and had not returned.It has been established that Hainghumbi had been killed elsewhere, and her body dumped near the B1 highway.Elia yesterday indicated that he would apply for a private lawyer. The state applied for remand to 16 March for further investigations and it objected to bail due to the seriousness of the offence. The state also said that they fear Elia might interfere with investigations at this premature stage if bail is granted. He was remanded in custody. ELLANIE SMIT

Student murder suspect in court

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Namibian Sun 2025-09-18

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