Woman dies after beer crate attack in Okahao

NAMPA
2025-07-19
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OSHAKATI, 19 JUL (NAMPA) - A 64-year-old woman died instantly after allegedly being struck with a beer crate by a 26-year-old man at Onamunkoti village in the Okahao Constituency.
The Namibian Police Force’s Omusati Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, said the incident occurred at around 14h00 on Friday.
According to Basson, the deceased was seated on a wooden bench outside a local shop when the suspect approached her.
“Without any pr...
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