KATIMA MULILO – Eleven suspects have been arrested after they reportedly assaulted a 58-year-old man during a land dispute at Kanono in the Zambezi region on Sunday. 

According to Namibian Police Force (NamPol) spokesperson and head of community policing Kisco Sitali, the incident began when a 39-year-old man confronted the 58-year-old man to question why he was ploughing in a disputed field. 

It is alleged that the victim then pointed a firearm at the younger man, threatening to shoot him if he attempted to flee. 

“After an hour, the suspect returned with 10 family members and they allegedly assaulted him,” said Sitali. 

During the altercation, one of the suspects allegedly also removed a firearm from the victim’s vehicle without his consent. 

The victim is currently recuperating at the Katima Mulilo District Hospital. 

Medical reports indicate that he sustained a broken jaw and swollen eye, along with various injuries to his head, chest and back. 

All 11 suspects, who are identified as family members, now face charges of attempted murder. 

One individual faces an additional charge of firearm theft. 

Meanwhile, the victim remains under investigation and is expected to be charged with pointing a firearm once a case registered by the 39-year-old suspect is processed. 

Police investigations continue. 

-Nampa 

Photo: Heather Erdmann