Placido Hilukilwa
A PROMINENT political leader in the Oshana Region was arrested following a fatal road accident in which a government vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run accident.
The incident happened at Oshikuku in the Omusati Region Tuesday evening.
It is alleged that the deceased Gabriel Mandala Emvula – a local musician also known as Mandala ge’Epafu – was walking on the edge of the road when he was bumped by the oncoming government vehicle which then failed to stop.
According to regional police commander Titus Shikongo, Emvula was rushed to the Oshikuku hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
“The driver of the GRN vehicle failed to stop but we managed to trace him and arrest him. He is now behind bars,” said Shikongo.
The suspect is a well-known politician and member of the Oshana Regional Council. However, his name cannot be revealed at this stage as has not yet appeared in court.
He is expected to appear in the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court on Thursday on charges of culpable homicide and failure to stop at the scene of an accident to ascertain the nature and extent of injuries and to render assistance.
