Taxi driver tear-gassed, robbed of vehicle

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2025-05-11

WINDHOEK, 13 January (NAMPA)- Namibian Police Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu)

WINDHOEK, 11 MAY (NAMPA) – A taxi driver was allegedly tear-gassed by a passenger and robbed of his vehicle worth about N.dollars 60 000 in Katutura on Saturday at around 03h10.
An incident report issued by NamPol on Sunday said the car has not been recovered yet, and investigations are ongoing.
The police also reported a case of malicious damage to property of the Otjomuise Police Station holding cells.
According to the police, the iron stairs,...

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