Child dies after falling into well

A six-year-old boy died at the weekend after falling seven metres down a well at Amarika in the Omusati Region.
Community members are suspecting that the boy drowned while trying to collect water from the well – situated just five metres from a non-functioning desalination plant donated by Germany.
The boy has been identified as Martin Andiyatuye Iipinge, a learner at the Amarika Primary School.
The incident was confirmed by the Omusati police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Linekela Shikongo, who said an inquest was opened at the Okahao police station.
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