insert_link Namibia Police issue warning over increase in fire incidents Windhoek, 9 July 2025 – The Namibian Police Force is investigating a worrying spike in fire-related incidents nationwide, many suspected to be arson, claiming both lives and property, tragically including children, police confirm. Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga revealed fires have occurred in residential and public spaces, including a deadly blaze at a police barracks last September that killed a K9 unit officer. Investigators have recovered CCTV footage in at least […] today9 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Gobabis court fire raises safety concerns The Magistrates and Judges Association of Namibia has voiced serious concerns regarding the safety and security of judicial officers after an alarming arson attack on the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court. This incident, which occurred on 1 October 2024, involved an unknown individual setting fire to the public prosecutor’s office. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the fire resulted in significant damage to the office, highlighting the vulnerability of judicial facilities. In […] today3 October, 2024
insert_link World Death sentence given for Kyoto animation studio arson A court in Japan has sentenced to death the man responsible for the 2019 arson of an animation studio that killed 36 people. The Kyoto District court on Thursday ruled 45 year old Shinji Aoba (Shin-jee Ow-ba) was mentally competent enough to be held criminally liable for one of the deadliest mass murders in Japan’s history. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. today25 January, 2024
