Mentally-challenged man under hospital care after allegedly damaging property at Ongwediva

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2025-04-02

OSHAKATI, 02 APR (NAMPA) - A 20-year-old man, believed to be mentally challenged, is currently receiving medical attention at an Oshakati hospital following a series of alleged malicious damage to property incidents on Tuesday.
The Namibian Police Force's Oshana Commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, said the incident occurred at around 10h40 at Oikango No: 2 Village, near Niitembu Primary School in the Ongwediva Constituency.
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