Large-scale cattle theft, slaughter leave Outjo farmers reeling

NAMPA
2025-04-05
OUTJO, 05 APR (NAMPA) - The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) is investigating a large-scale cattle theft and slaughter incident in the Outjo District, where more than 60 head of cattle were stolen from multiple farms.
The incident has prompted significant concern among local farmers, who are calling for increased measures to combat stock theft in the region.
NamPol’s Head of Community Affairs in the Kunene Region, Vehangaiza Hindjou, confirmed the...
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OUTJO, 03 April 2025 - Biltong made from stolen cattle hanged to dry on wires at a farm called Dagbreek, where Outjo farmers also discovered carcasses of stolen cattle. (Photo: Contributed) OUTJO, 03 April 2025 - Biltong made from stolen cattle hanged to dry on wires at a farm called Dagbreek, where Outjo farmers also discovered carcasses of stolen cattle. (Photo: Contributed)
OUTJO, 03 APRIL 2025 - Sacks containing biltong of stolen cattle in the Outjo district (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA OUTJO, 03 APRIL 2025 - Sacks containing biltong of stolen cattle in the Outjo district (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA
OUTJO, 03 APRIL 2025 - A carcass of a stolen cattle in the Outjo district (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA OUTJO, 03 APRIL 2025 - A carcass of a stolen cattle in the Outjo district (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA
OUTJO, 03 April 2025 - Sacks filled with biltong were found at the scene where cattle were slaughtered in the Outjo District. (Photo: Contributed) OUTJO, 03 April 2025 - Sacks filled with biltong were found at the scene where cattle were slaughtered in the Outjo District. (Photo: Contributed)

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