Rundu
The decomposed and partly burnt bodies of two men that were discovered in the Bwabwata National Park in Kavango East Region by staff of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) have finally been identified.
The two men were identified as Gabriel Matuka Johannes, an adult man of unknown age, and Domingo Castro Kapango, 21, both from Sauyemwa location in Rundu.
According to police information, the two men were reported missing on June 10 from Sauyemwa location in Rundu. It was alleged that they went poaching for elephants with others but the others came back but not them. Their burnt out vehicle was recovered in Bwabwata about 24 km from Divundu.
“We suspect foul play and a murder case has since been opened as per Divundu CR 01/09/2016. We are investigating and request anyone who may have information which may lead to the arrest of the suspects to come forward,” said the acting regional crime investigations coordinator for Kavango East, Detective Chief Inspector Chrispin Mubebo.
The two decomposed bodies were discovered on Sunday in Bwabwata National Park in Kavango East Region by staff of MET who were on a routine patrol.
Their remains and clothes were found scattered in the bush not far from the Trans Caprivi-Zambezi Highway.