Nkurenkuru

26 Jun

Four commit suicide during weekend

ObserverNational NewsFour commit suicide during weekend, Nkurenkuru

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Four cases of people who committed suicide over the past weekend were reported to the Namibian Police. According to the head of the Namibian Police’s Public Relations Division, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, one incident was reported on Saturday at around 12:30 at Nkurenkuru. “It is alleged that the 41-year-old Aino Magano Andreas, who resides in the Shoprite flats overdosed on pills and died instantly,” she said. The bottle of pills was found at the scene and her next of kin were informed. Police investigation continues. On the same day, the 28-year-old Shapumba Jacob Shipingana hung himself with a…

Pastor remains in custody over murder

ObserverObserver MoneyElia Ihemba, Hamutenya Engelberth, Kahenge Magistrate's Court, Kavango West, Nkurenkuru

Eba Kandovazu A PASTOR from Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West region briefly appeared in the Kahenge Magistrate's Court today charged alongside his assistant. The Pastor, identified as Hamutenya Engelberth (25), and Elia Ihemba (36), were apprehended and charged with three counts of murder and one attempted murder count, following the death of three family members who died on Tuesday evening after the suspects allegedly administered a concoction of methylated spirit, olive oil, salt and vinegar through the rectum. A fourth family member, Rosa Ndumba (39), is currently receiving medical attention. The concoction was administered on Tuesday afternoon. According to Kavango…