Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Ellen Alberts
Published on 2024-04-01 12:34:48
A man suspected of theft was allegedly assaulted at Komsberg Farm in the Ariamsvlei area of the //Kharas region on Sunday. The victim, Wesley Basson (30), was found tied with a rope to a pole at the suspect’s house, where he was reportedly assaulted.
According to the //Kharas regional crime investigations coordinator Nicodemus Mbango, it is alleged that the suspect tied Basson up with wires and assaulted him. Basson managed to free himself and run, but he was pursued and caught again by the suspect. He was then tied up with ropes, assaulted, and dragged from one residential area to another in the surrounding area.
Mbango stated that when questioned, the suspect claimed that Basson had broken into his shop and stolen money. However, he never reported the matter because he believed he would never get his money back. This led him to take the law into his own hands and assault Basson.
Basson sustained severe injuries all over his body, as he was assaulted with weapons like a tombfa, knop kierie, and a panga. He was transferred from the Ariamsvlei clinic to Karasburg State Hospital in a serious but stable condition. The suspect has been arrested and is expected to appear in the Karasburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, with additional suspects to be arrested in the case.
In a separate incident, a man identified as Mutaleni Werner died in a fire at Rosh Pinah on Monday. It is alleged that the shack Werner was in burned to ashes, though the cause of the fire is unknown at this stage. The body has been removed and is being kept in the police mortuary at Rosh Pinah for an autopsy to be conducted. Werner’s next of kin have been informed, and police investigations are ongoing.
As the investigations continue and justice is sought for the victims in both cases, it is important to stay informed about such incidents. The Namibian provides in-depth reporting and opinions for N$85 a month. Investing in journalism means investing in democracy. Stay informed and support credible journalism by subscribing now.
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