Prisoner sues Govt for N$2m for alleged torture

Tujoromajo Kasuto AN inmate at Windhoek Correctional Facility, Eliphas Gomeb is suing the Ministry of Safety and Security N$2 million, for alleged ill treatment and torture he experienced at the hands of police officers, who he says refused to give him medical attention. Gomeb wants N$1 million for ill treatment and torture, N$600 000 for constitutional damages and N$400 000 for Post Traumatic Stress disorder in August 2018. The hearing was proceeding in the High Court this week before Judge Marlene Tommasi and was postponed to 25 February for judgement. Gomeb says his claim for damages stem from the alleged…