Third woman killed in the north

The Oshikoto police yesterday arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly murdering his girlfriend.
The suspect allegedly hacked Albertina Shipale Sackaria to death with a panga at Okatope village near Onyaanya on Wednesday.
It was the third such murder in the north within a month.
According to the Oshikoto police spokesperson, Inspector Ellen Nehale, Sackaria suffered injuries to her head, arms and legs.
"Sackaria died instantly. The suspect and the victim were in a romantic relationship, but were not living together," said Nehale.
"It is alleged the suspect went to Sackaria’s homestead and the two were involved in a heated argument. They went outside the house and this is where the incident is said to have happened."
Nehale said Sackaria’s body was found in nearby bushes.
She said the suspect was arrested early yesterday morning at his home at Ontunda village.
Last month another woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend at Ohangwena and another was murdered in the Omusati Region.
ILENI NANDJATO