NKURENKURU – An 81-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in his hut at Mutjokotjo village in the Kavango West region early on Monday. 

Namibian Police Force (NamPol) spokesperson in the region Raimbert Muronga said the deceased was identified as Michael Ekanga, and his next of kin are informed. 

Muronga said no suicide note was left behind, and no foul play is suspected thus far. In another incident, a 33-year-old woman, identified as Martha Ndara, was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend at Maporeza village on Saturday. 

Muronga on Monday said it is alleged that at an unknown time, the suspect assaulted the victim on the face and back of the head with an unknown object. 

She sustained serious injuries and died at the scene. 

“Information revealed that the deceased and her boyfriend returned from the cucashops, and the incident occurred on the way to their homestead,” he stated. 

The suspect is known to the police. 

He has not yet been arrested, as he fled the village. 

The deceased’s next of kin were informed. 

Her remains were transported to the Rundu mortuary for an autopsy. 

Police investigations in both matters continue. 

-Nampa