Maria David
THE Namibian police in the Oshikoto Region have joined the community of Onyaanya to search for 11-year-old Fillipus Kalitha Nambahu who went missing last week Thursday.
The police were only informed of the matter five days later, and have now asked the public to assist in finding the child.
Oshikoto Police Commander Commissioner Armas Shivute said the boy was last seen at the Okalenga village around 13:00.
“At the time, the little boy was with the grandmother when they went to give water to the animals. Thereafter, the grandmother went to the cuca shop and instructed the boy to go home,” he said.
“Upon her return from the cuca shop around 19:00, she could not find the boy in the house. She went looking for him at the neighbours but the search did not yield any positive results.”
Shivute noted that during the search by the community, they were informed that the child was seen walking in a mahangu field at the Oshilungi village.
Members from Okatope on Tuesday went to Oshilungi to search but could not find him.
Anyone with information that might assist in locating the child can contact the Okatope or nearest police station.
The police continue their search.
Photo for illustrative purposes only: Namibiatourism.com.na
