The Namibian Police deputy commissioner for Ohangwena region, Zachariah Amakali said they are still investigating the assassination of teacher Natanael Nghihalwa despite having obtained several witness statements.
“We will continue with the further investigations according to the information we obtained from the members of the public,” he said.
Amakali told New Era yesterday that it is helpful when members of the public provide information to the police as it makes the investigation process faster and smoother.
Nghihalwa (39) was reportedly shot and killed by an unknown suspect on the night of 11 November at his home in Oshikwiyu village in the Ohangwena region.
Nghihalwa was employed as a teacher at the Oshali West Combined School.
The police at the time reported that Nghihalwa allegedly came home from his bar located in Omungwelume and got shot while in his bedroom.
He was, however, found dead outside the room with a gunshot wound by his cousin.
According to Amakali, they are still requesting the members of the public to report any information relating to the shooting of Nghihalwa.
He said anyone with such information would be protected, thus members of the public must feel free to share any bit of information they have with the police so the shooter or shooters can be brought to book.
So far, no arrests have been made in the matter.
“We thank the members of the public for always sharing information with the police,” said Amakali.
Nghihalwa will be laid to rest on Saturday at Oshikwiyu village.
– fhamalwa@nepc.com.na