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Homeowner kills burglar The owner of a house in Kuisebmond shot and killed one intruder and wounded another during a botched burglary attempt in the early morning hours on 3 October.
Detective Chief Inspector Erastus Iikuyu confirmed the incident at a property in Hunes Street, Kuisebmond.
“We are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder against the owner of the house where the suspects tried to break into. He has not been arrested yet. We will complete the docket and forward it to the prosecutor-general for a decision,” commented Iikuyu.
The owner was asleep and woke up when he heard noises at his front door. He investigated and discovered two people trying to gain entry into his house via the front door and instructed them not to move.
“It is alleged that the deceased, Barnabas Ipinge, attacked and tried to stab the owner with a screwdriver during the attempted burglary. The owner fired a warning shot. He then shot the attacker in the upper part of his body and his accomplice, Mathew Malaika, in the leg.”
According to Iikuyu the burglars fled the scene. The body of Barnabas was discovered in a neighbouring yard and the wounded Maliaka was arrested while hiding at a property across the road. He was transferred to Windhoek State Hospital for treatment. He is in a stable condition and under police guard.
It is suspected that the two men were involved in two other burglaries in the area, since a number of stolen items were found in their possession.
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Homeowner kills burglar The owner of a house in Kuisebmond shot and killed one intruder and wounded another during a botched burglary attempt in the early morning hours on 3 October.Detective Chief Inspector Erastus Iikuyu confirmed the incident at a property in Hunes Street, Kuisebmond.
“We are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder against the owner of the house where the suspects tried to break into. He has not been arrested yet. We will complete the docket and forward it to the prosecutor-general for a decision,” commented Iikuyu.
The owner was asleep and woke up when he heard noises at his front door. He investigated and discovered two people trying to gain entry into his house via the front door and instructed them not to move.
“It is alleged that the deceased, Barnabas Ipinge, attacked and tried to stab the owner with a screwdriver during the attempted burglary. The owner fired a warning shot. He then shot the attacker in the upper part of his body and his accomplice, Mathew Malaika, in the leg.”
According to Iikuyu the burglars fled the scene. The body of Barnabas was discovered in a neighbouring yard and the wounded Maliaka was arrested while hiding at a property across the road. He was transferred to Windhoek State Hospital for treatment. He is in a stable condition and under police guard.
It is suspected that the two men were involved in two other burglaries in the area, since a number of stolen items were found in their possession.
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