Maria David
THE police in the Oshikoto Region has arrested a 34-year-old man on a charge of arson after the suspect allegedly burnt down a hut and a mahangu storage basket.
The incident which occurred on Wednesday at an unknown time at Okatope village was reported to the police by the suspect’s uncle.
Community Affairs officer, Inspector Ellen Nehalesaid an interim protection order was made against the suspect.
“It is alleged that he violated an interim protection order by entering the complainant’s residence, burnt down one mahangu storage container as well as one hut,” she said.
Nehale said the complaint was reportedly not home at the time of the incident, however, there were three minors in the house who ran out of the house and informed the neighbours.
Police investigations into the matter continues.
