U$ave robbery suspect dies

Five men were arrested yesterday when the Namibian police foiled an armed robbery at Shoprite U$ave supermarket in Windhoek's Soweto residential area.One of the robbers died later at a local hospital, chief inspector Kauna Shikwambi confirmed to Namibian Sun yesterday afternoon.Briefing the media at the scene, Khomas police regional commander, Commissioner Silvanus Nghishidimbwa, said members of the public informed the police about strange movements in the area. He said eyewitnesses told the police that seven armed men wearing balaclavas arrived at the shop at around 07:00. “When they entered the shop one of the suspects pointed a gun at the manager, demanding money,” said Nghishidimbwa. Some of the employees panicked and rushed out of the shop, he said.Nghishidimbwa added that the police responded immediately and upon arrival, the suspects opened fire, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.Two suspects were shot - one in the leg and another in the abdomen - and were taken to Katutura State Hospital under police guard.Three others were also arrested, but two managed to flee.“No police officers or civilians were injured during the incident,” Nghishidimbwa said, before adding that nothing was stolen.The police confiscated three guns and the suspects' getaway vehicle - an unregistered silver Polo Vivo.Nghishidimbwa warned business owners not to keep large amounts of money in their safes. The commissioner noted that in most cases, thieves have insiders who give them information related to the money kept at business premises. NAMPA

U$ave robbery suspect dies

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Namibian Sun 2025-07-03

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