Cult Attack in Uganda Leaves Eight Dead, Including a Child

Cult Attack in Uganda Leaves Eight Dead, Including a Child

Authorities reported that suspected cult members attacked a village in Uganda, resulting in the deaths of at least eight individuals, including a three-year-old child and some members of the assailants' families, as per Reuters. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in Mizizi A, a village in the Kagadi district, located approximately 250 km from Kampala. Eight others sustained injuries in the attack.

October 31, 2024 5

Namibia

Namibian Police Crime Report Indicates Fatal Discovery in Okahandja and Stock Theft in Okakarara

NamPol's Crime report indicates that in Okahandja, a 28-year-old Congolese refugee, Jean James Kiala, was found dead in his rental home on October 18, after being missing for three days. His co-tenants discovered the body due to a foul odor and notified the police; a postmortem will determine the cause of death. Meanwhile, in Okakarara, a 25-year-old Namibian male was arrested for unlawfully slaughtering three goats valued at N$4,500 from […]

October 21, 2024 14

Namibia

Nampol reports Multiple Incidents Across The Country on 16 August

On Friday, multiple incidents occurred across Namibia. In Aussenkehr, an unlicensed ambulance driver lost control of a Ministry of Health & Social Services vehicle, causing it to overturn, though no injuries were reported. Near Karibib, a Toyota pick-up overturned on the C-33 road, injuring both occupants, who were taken to Usakos State Hospital. In Ongenga, a 31-year-old man allegedly killed a 3-year-old girl and seriously injured his 6-year-old nephew, with […]

August 19, 2024 12

Namibia

Murder-Suicide, Reckless Driving and Armed Robbery Mark The Past Weekend

On Friday, the country witnessed three significant criminal incidents. At 2am in Ehafo Village, Elia Shitongeni Hamukwaya, 38, allegedly killed his girlfriend, Emilia Nangombe, 34, before hanging himself near his family homestead. Later, at around 3pm in Otjiwarongo, a 48-year-old taxi driver collided with a 51-year-old cyclist, causing minor to moderate injuries. The police reports indicates that the day ended with an armed robbery passed 9pm at the Orange River […]

July 1, 2024 8

Namibia

Weekend Crime Report Highlights Tragedies As Investigations Unfold

Over the weekend in Namibia, the police reported a range of incidents, from tragic deaths to criminal activities. Investigations are underway into the deaths of an 11-month-old baby in Otjimbingwe, a one-year-old in Grootfontein, and a 67-year-old in Henties Bay, each under different circumstances. Tragedy also struck at Independence Beach in Walvis Bay, where a 37-year-old drowned while swimming. Meanwhile, cases of theft, assault, and rape are being investigated across […]

May 20, 2024 16

Namibia

Newborn Baby’s Remains Found in Plastic Bag in Omusati with Investigation Underway

The police in Omusati are currently looking into a case involving the discovery of a newborn baby's remains in a plastic bag at an unserviced plot in Oshikuku. According to Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, community members stumbled upon the gruesome scene when they noticed pigs eating from the bag, prompting them to investigate further. Upon closer inspection, they found scattered bones and bloodstained baby clothes. The authorities have transferred the […]

April 30, 2024 11

Namibia

Good Samaritan Falls in Love with Abandoned Baby Rescued from Desert

Meruune Tutjavi, a petrol attendant in Walvis Bay, has expressed his affection for a 16-month-old baby he rescued from the desert. Tutjavi stumbled upon the abandoned child while feeling unwell and discovered her in a blanket in the dunes. Despite initial communication challenges with the police, Tutjavi stayed with the baby until help arrived. He has since developed a bond with the infant and expressed his love for her.

April 30, 2024 8

Namibia

Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Ex-Girlfriend in Kavango East

Police in the Kavango East Region apprehended a 28-year-old man suspected of murdering his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend at Kehemu residential area. The incident reportedly occurred after an argument over a text message, during which the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times with a knife, leaving behind their three-year-old son and the murder weapon. The victim died instantly. Acting Regional Commander of the Namibian Police Force, Deputy Commissioner Eino Nambahu, stated […]

April 29, 2024 13

Namibia

Fatal Accident on B8 Road Leaves One Dead and Several Injured

A tragic accident occurred on Sunday on the B8 road between Mururani and Grootfontein, resulting in the instant death of a 38-year-old man. Namibian Police Force reported that a 16-seater minibus overturned and rolled several times, allegedly due to a burst left rear tyre, causing the driver to lose control. The bus, traveling from Rundu to Grootfontein, had 14 other occupants who sustained injuries ranging from slight to serious. They […]

April 29, 2024 19