Police officer arrested for murder of truck driver at Onhuno checkpoint

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2025-05-12

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OSHAKATI, 12 MAY (NAMPA) – A 38-year-old man identified as Eliud Hamukwaya, died on the spot after he was shot by a 43-year-old police officer holding the rank of Sergeant (2) at the Onhuno Road Traffic Checkpoint.
Namibian Police Force Spokesperson, Kauna Shikwambi said the incident happened around 02h00 on Sunday.
According to Shikwambi, the now deceased driver of a Scania truck travelling southwards through the checkpoint was stopped by the p...

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