Floris Steenkamp
THE driver of a cash-in-transit van belonging to Namibia Protection Services, who crashed the vehicle through a shack in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay on Saturday morning, resulting in the death of the 54-year-old shack owner, made his first appearance in the magistrate’s court in the harbour town today.
Vyahapa Mururu (28) did not enter a plea and was released on bail of N$5000-00. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and Mururu is scheduled to return to court on 29 August this year.
According to a report by the Walvis Bay Police, the deceased is Emilia Kuhafi Shuudifony. She was asleep in the shack at the time of the fatal incident.
Fanie Horn, the CEO of Namibia Protection, spoke to Informanté on Sunday, describing the incident as an unimaginable tragedy.
“A life lost in circumstances like these is one life too many, and this leaves a deep emotional scar on the relatives and friends of the deceased and also on us as a business caring for people,” said Horn.
He further added, “Namibia Protection Services is fully cooperating with the Walvis Bay Police in the investigation of the incident.”
Horn confirmed that the cash-in-transit vehicle is currently in the possession of the Namibian Police as part of the investigation to establish the cause of the accident. The vehicle will be returned to Namibia Protection Services once that part of the investigation is completed.
In response to questions from Informanté, Horn said that the driver was adequately trained to operate the vehicle and was carrying out his duties when the incident occurred. There was one passenger onboard the vehicle at the time, who was also an employee of Namibia Protection Services.
“We have very strict operational procedures to ensure our fleet of vehicles remains roadworthy. We now rely on the investigation to provide answers,” said Horn.
Horn concluded by extending his heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased.
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