By Anna Shilongo
WINDHOEK
Due to perennial financial constraints, it could take up to a minimum of seven years to complete ongoing investigations into the B1 Butcher case and that of Juanita Mabula, says police spokesperson, Chief Inspector Angula Amulungu.
” Cases of this nature are not easy to handle. They require sufficient resources and time, and with our Namibian police taking into consideration that our budget is cut every year, this case could take a while,” said Amulungu.
He said there was a need for proper investigative tools for police officers to perform their duties adequately in the two cases where the suspect/s have been elusive.
Though faced with numerous challenges, the spokesperson was confident that they would arrest the suspect/s, adding that the manhunt continues.
“I know there are some people who have lost trust in the police, but I am calling on the public not to lose trust. The Namibian Police have always protected you since indepen-
dence, and I don’t think this is the right time to quit on us, ” said Amulungu.
He said the police face a huge task in hunting down the suspect/s and, in light of this, he called on members of the public to continue giving information that could help them in their investigations.
” This case is giving us a headache. We cannot deal with it alone. We need the public to assist us in the search. Once again, the public should keep in mind that any success by the police depends on them. Crimes are committed in the communities,” he said.
This is one of the most gruesome cases recorded in Namibia, as well as that of Mabula who was also decapitated and mutilated.
Developed countries like the United Kingdom and America have experienced similar gruesome cases.
” It took time for these countries to complete their investigations, and they are developed countries with enough resources, trained and qualified investigators. Look at our situation – how long do you think this case will take when we are working with inadequate resources?” he asked.
Amulungu said the N$60 000 offer still stands, urging anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect/s to come forward.