Two fatalities recorded in Namdia armed robbery

NAMPA

2025-01-19

WINDHOEK, 19 January 2025 - The Namdia building in Windhoek. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 JAN (NAMPA) - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has confirmed that four armed robbers entered the Namibia Desert Diamond (Namdia) premises in Windhoek on Saturday.
Two of the suspects escaped with an undisclosed number of diamonds, NamPol Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said.
A protection officer employed by Namdia, 57-year-old Francois Eiseb, was allegedly killed by the robbers. Eiseb was found dead in a storeroom, with his hands and legs tied up and his face covered with a shopping bag. His next of kin have been informed.
The suspects reportedly held Namdia staff hostage, threatening them with firearms and tying them up. One suspect, found with gunshot wounds, was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. Thus far, only one suspect has been apprehended.
Shikwambi said it is unclear at this stage how the suspects gained access to the premises, and investigations are ongoing.
Four firearms and knives were recovered from the crime scene. NamPol has opened cases of murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances.
“The investigation is ongoing and will shed more light on their modus operandi. The available information is that there are more than two suspects involved and therefore NamPol is requesting anyone with information to contact Chief Inspector Olivier on 0814210903 or Chief Inspector Simeon Nghilalulwa on 0812560988,” Shikwambi said.
(NAMPA)
EB/AS

Namdia NamPol Windhoek

Community

Game Changers event to promote awareness, wellbeing

2026-08-20 17:49:30

Windhoek High Court provisionally withdraws Zambezi corruption case

2026-08-20 14:26:52

Reburial consultations to begin following repatriation of 84 ancestral remains

2026-08-19 20:57:29

Ovaherero urged to cast aside divisions for 103rd Samuel Maharero commemoration

2026-08-19 15:08:02

First Gentleman launches initiative to prioritise boys' welfare

2026-08-19 14:46:30

Man dies in spear attack over stolen phone in Okahandja

2026-08-19 14:43:45

Trans-Caprivi registers two hit-and-run incidents

2026-08-18 17:27:07

Thirty-six civil society organisations graduate from EU supported Democracy Project

2026-08-18 16:06:42

Man denied bail on alleged rape charge

2026-08-18 14:56:21

Consultation flags governance gaps, disability barriers in Nkurenkuru APRM review

2026-08-18 09:30:13

Man arrested for allegedly raping 15-year-old girl

2026-08-17 14:11:42

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 19 August 2026 – Five of the six people accused of corruption at the Zambezi Regional Council in front of the Windhoek High Court which provisionally withdrew the charges on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 August 2026 - Special Advisor and Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit, Kornelia Shilunga, speaking during the official opening of the 2026 Namibia Oil and Gas Conference. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 August 2026 - A poster of the One Economy Game Changers project. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

EPUKIRO, 20 August 2026 - This Okanene Brahman Stud bull named, Pule, has now retired from competition. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

EPUKIRO, 20 August 2026 - This Okanene Brahman Stud bull named, Pule, has now retired from competition. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

EPUKIRO, 19 August 2026 - Kakunanganda Korupanda, a cattle breeder of the Okanene Brahman Stud. (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

NAMPA

CAPE TOWN, 19 August 2026 - South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie speaking at Iziko Museum in Cape Town, South Africa during the handing over of remains of former Robben Island prisoners in partnership with the Namibian government. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 19 August 2026 - Vixens Volleyball Club topped the standings of the second leg of the 2026 Zambezi Volleyball Association women’s category with 27 points from 10 games, recording nine wins and one loss. They are followed by Seagulls Iron Ladies VC in second place with 24 points, with eight wins and two losses. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA