Maria David THE search for the wanted pastor who allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl in Okando village, Omusati Region, came to an end after the pastor was arrested on Monday. Omusati Crime Investigation Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is expected to appear in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court on...
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Police (NamPol) are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing nine suspects wanted for theft from their employer, the OK Mini Market in Khomasdal, Windhoek. NamPol’s Head of Public Relations, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, revealed that the suspects are Molina Rosalna Goagoses (36), Lydia Ndeupewa Naameoweni Apollo (40), Likius Hendrik (44), Tuhafeni...
Maria David A TOTAL of 100 volunteers are needed to assist with the funeral arrangements for late President Hage Geingob, who passed away two weeks ago at the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital. In an urgent notice issued by George Simataa, Secretary to the Cabinet, it was indicated that the Khomas Regional Council has facilitated the...
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Police Force at Tsumeb Police Station in the Oshikoto Region is requesting the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Pinehas Sem Shetuwilwa, who is wanted as a suspect in the case of Theft under False Pretense committed in November 2021 (Case No. Tsumeb Cr 49.06.2022). Pinehas Sem Shetuwilwa is an...
Staff Reporter A SUSPECT whom the police have been looking for in connection with cases of conspiracy to commit a crime (Rhino poaching) and possession of cannabis was finally arrested on Friday, accused of illegal possession of firearms. The 32-year-old suspect was arrested at Ouhama Utana village in the Otjondeka area during a police operation...
Staff Reporter THE livestock theft investigation subdivision of the police in the Erongo Region is seeking assistance from the public in locating a wanted suspect, Gideon Kandukira, also known as Mbinda jaNuna. He is wanted in connection with four separate cases of livestock theft reported at the Omaruru police station — CR37.04.2023; CR32.07.2023; CR50.07.2023; and...
The South African police’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, are looking for Namibian national Simon Hidjapo in connection with a burglary which took place at president Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm in 2020. This was revealed by investigating officer Ludi Schnelle from the Hawks on Friday when he was...
Maria David THREE wanted suspects in connection with armed robberies were arrested by police in the Erongo Region on Thursday. Erongo Community Affairs Inspector Ileni Shampumba said the police apprehended three suspicious individuals at Bank Windhoek in Walvis Bay, following police intelligence indicating they were targeting tourists and clients withdrawing cash. Shampumba explained that after...
MOSCOW, Sept. 26 — The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has placed President of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Piotr Hofmanski on the country’s wanted list, local media reported Monday. “Hofmanski Piotr Jozef, Polish. Wanted under an article of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation,” TASS reported, citing a statement from the ministry’s database....
“We had to lift him up to cut the rope. He was unconscious and only regained consciousness at the hospital.” This is how a poet and motivational speaker, whose name has been removed to protect his brother, remembers the chilling events on the day he had to rescue his brother from the grips of death...