No bail for man accused of student's murder NAMPAA 56-year-old man accused of shooting and killing a 27-year-old first-year nursing student at Otjiwarongo at the weekend was remanded in custody yesterday.
Rudolf Gowaseb appeared before the Otjiwarongo Magistrate’s Court on charges of murder and attempted murder.
He allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend, Ricarda Naobes, at a bar in the Orwetoveni residential area at around 23:30 on Saturday.
Gowaseb appeared before Otjiwarongo Magistrate Helvi Shilemba, who explained his legal right to engage a lawyer of his choice, apply for a state-funded lawyer through the Ministry of Justice’s Legal Aid Department, or defend himself in court.
He opted to engage a private lawyer and pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Prosecutor Coleen Yisa strongly opposed the granting of bail.
Gowaseb was then remanded in custody.
His case was postponed to 25 January 2017 for further police investigation.
The magistrate advised Gowaseb to file a formal bail application if he wants to be released on bail.
Warrant Officer Maureen Mbeha of the Otjozondjupa police on Sunday told Nampa that Gowaseb and Naobes had a heated argument at a bar.
Naobes was seen leaving the bar, with Gowaseb following her. He was allegedly armed with a pistol and is said to have fired several shots in a direction where people were standing. One shot hit Naobes in the leg.
She fell to the ground and Gowaseb then allegedly shot her at close range. Naobes died on the spot.
Gowaseb fled in his car and was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning in Khorixas, where he runs businesses.
The couple had two children.
Police investigations in the matter continue.