Staff Reporter
AN 18-year-old teenage boy tragically lost his life after being chased by a mob and stabbed to death in Gobabis.
According to Inspector Raimbert Muronga, the deceased, identified as Kaupasaneua Kariazu, passed away in the hospital after being attacked and stabbed with a knife at the Okashandja Depot Industrial area in Gobabis.
“The deceased was attacked on Saturday, July 8, 2023, between 16:00 and 17:00 at the said location during a quarrel. It is alleged that the deceased and another male were involved in a quarrel that was initially stopped. It is further alleged that two other suspects emerged from a bar and reignited the quarrel, after which they chased the deceased, stabbed him with a knife on the neck and arm. The deceased fell down and was assisted by witnesses to the hospital, where he was admitted,” reported Muronga.
The suspects, who are known, are still at large, and the next of kin have been informed. Police investigations are currently underway.
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