Maria David
ON Monday afternoon, a father allegedly discovered his deceased son with his head facing down a generator machine.
The deceased has been identified as Nanditjitiouua Tjipuka, 13 years old.
The incident took place in Okahumba village, approximately 60km south of Grootfontein.
Otjozondjupa police spokesperson, Inspector Maureen Mbeha, said that an inquest has been opened regarding the matter.
Mbeha mentioned that the father suspects his son may have inhaled excessive petrol from the generator machine, leading to his death.
The father promptly alerted the police.
The deceased was rushed to Otjituuo Clinic, where a nurse declared him dead upon arrival.
Police investigation into the matter is ongoing.
