Police officer in extortion case remanded in custody at Katima Mulilo

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2026-02-12

KATIMA MULILO, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – A police officer arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of extortion and contravening the Anti-Corruption Act of 2003 was remanded in custody when he appeared for the first time before the Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
The 37-year-old Eric Simataa appeared before magistrate Laina Namboga, who informed him of his rights to acquire the services of a private legal representative, apply for legal aid in the M...

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