Maria David
TWO individuals have reportedly taken their own lives in the Omusati region, specifically in the areas of Onesi and Ruacana, on Tuesday.
The first incident occurred at Otjihitwa village, where 33-year-old Uunona Julius allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself with a blue rope around his neck. The lifeless body of the deceased was discovered by children who were going to fetch water at the canal. They immediately reported the incident to community members who were walking on the road. According to Omusati Crime Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, the deceased left a suicide note, and no foul play is suspected. The body has been taken to the Oshifo Police Mortuary and will be transported to the Okahao Police Mortuary for a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
In the second incident, 22-year-old Magdaleena Nashilongo Asser was found at Onamambulaga village. Deputy Commissioner Simaho said, “Her lifeless body was discovered hanging from the roof of their sleeping room with a wire around her neck by her roommate who was going to sleep.” The deceased was last seen an hour before the tragic incident. No suicide note was found, and no foul play is suspected. The body is currently at the Onesi Health Center’s mortuary and will also be transported to the Okahao Police mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Police investigations into both cases are ongoing.
