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Africa News of Saturday, 6 June 2020

Source: allafrica.com

Two Namibian men wanted in connection with murder of street vendor

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The police are looking for two suspects in connection with the murder of a man in Otjiwarongo, Namibia.

Police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shaikwambi, in a statement released on Friday evening said the incident happened at Savemore Supermarket in Otjiwarongo on Wednesday.

The suspects, who are believed to be in the vicinity of Grootfontein and Tsumeb, are accused of assaulting a 43-year-old Zimbabwean street vendor for allegedly stealing a 100ml bottle of wood glue in the supermarket.

Shikwambi added that the victim was found lying in front of Northern Motors in Otjiwatongo on Wednesday.

He was rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed to the injuries he sustained.

Anyone with information about the suspects' whereabouts to contact commissioner Nelius Becker on 0811299215 or deputy commissioner Andreas on 0812131755.