Man dies after consuming harmful chemicals

NAMPA

2024-12-01

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OMUTHIYA, 01 DEC (NAMPA) - A 34-year-old Namibian man died on Saturday after allegedly consuming a harmful chemical at Tsumeb in the Oshikoto region.
According to the region's crime investigation coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo, the incident occurred at around 09h00.
"It is alleged that on Friday, at around 12h00 at the deceased’s residence in Nomtsoub, Tsumeb, a family member overheard the deceased saying he drank (lime) scale re...

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