Five suicide cases by hanging reported over the weekend

By: Josia Shigwedha

Five people have reportedly taken their own lives by hanging in separate incidents across the country this weekend, according to the police’s weekend crime report.

In the Endola district, 37-year-old Salomo Nanye Ndimunhu was found hanging from a tree in a mahangu field at Omutemo village on Friday morning.

No suicide note was found, and no foul play is suspected.

At Outapi, 41-year-old Herman Amunyela Abel allegedly hanged himself from the roof of his rented room. His girlfriend discovered the body early Friday morning. A suicide note was found, and police ruled out foul play.

In Seeis, 29-year-old Martin Johannes reportedly hanged himself with a belt from a tree after a minor quarrel with a colleague over a cigarette.

In Bethanie, 33-year-old Benedictus Johannes Hanse was discovered in a decomposed state at his home in Kosis settlement on Friday evening after failing to show up for work for two days.

The fifth incident was reported in Wanaheda, Windhoek, where 23-year-old Toini Nangula Iita was found hanging from a tree along Omulunga Street in Hakahana early Saturday morning.

Investigations continue.