Traditional leaders condemn land dispute shooting incident

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2026-01-08

EPUKIRO, 08 January 2026 - Traditional Authorities in Omaheke condemned shooting of a headman in Oshikoto region (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

GOBABIS, 08 JAN (NAMPA) - Traditional leaders in the Omaheke Region have condemned the latest land dispute incident that resulted in the killing of a village headman in the Oshikoto Region.
Iikokola village headman Sam Nepando was shot and killed on 02 January 2026, while the suspect, Sinskus Johannes, has been arrested and is currently in custody.
Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Royal House told Nampa on Thursday that the incident is a w...

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