Police officer allegedly commits suicide by shooting at Otjiwarongo

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2024-08-30

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OTJIWARONGO, 30 AUG (NAMPA) – The police at Otjiwarongo are investigating a suicide case after a 47-year-old police officer was on Thursday found dead with a single gunshot wound to his chest.
The Namibian Police Force's (NamPol) head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha in an interview with Nampa on Friday said the deceased was identified as Elvin Mwanguke Mukanye, and his next of kin were informed of...

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