Otavi murder suspect allegedly commits suicide by shooting

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OTJIWARONGO, 15 AUG (NAMPA) - The 26-year-old male suspect in the rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl at a farm in the Otavi district last week has allegedly committed suicide by shooting on Friday night.
Namibian Police Force (NamPol) head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, in a statement Saturday morning, said the suspect, who was on the run since 07 August 2026, allegedly shot himself in the for...

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