Maria David
A TOTAL of 11 cattle were recovered by the Namibian Police in Oshikoto Region after they were allegedly stolen at the Elavi B Village in the vicinity of Onalushesheti.
However, two more cattle are yet to be recovered.
According to NamPol’s regional spokesperson Ellen Nehale, the cattle thief is well-known by members of the community. The suspect has, however not been arrested yet.
Nehale stated that the suspect allegedly drove 13 heads of cattle from a grazing area near the Elavi B Village to Farm Edhilankono of a certain Sackaria Nashandi near the Onghuubwa Village.
“It is alleged that the suspect upon arrival at Farm Edhilankono found only a cattle herder and ordered the man to keep the stolen cattle safe. The suspect also informed the cattle herder that he will return soon to collect his animals.
Nehale noted that the stolen cattle were valued at N$77 000.
