Maria David
A 34-YEAR-OLD Angolan man is in custody for killing his countryman on a farm in Namibia. The suspect allegedly hacked to death the 40-year-old victim with a panga at Farm Thabis in the Otavi district.
According to Mbeha, the deceased and the suspect were allegedly quarrelling at the time of the incident.
“The suspect allegedly took a panga and struck the deceased on the head five times, causing deep wounds. The victim eventually died at the scene,” she said.
She added that while the deceased has been identified, his name cannot be released as his next of kin have not yet been informed.
The suspect has been arrested on a charge of murder, and the panga used in the commission of the crime has been seized as an exhibit.