Maria David
A 44-YEAR-OLD man allegedly succumbed to injuries after he was shot with a traditional arrow by an unknown suspect at Omashaka location in Ondangwa.
The deceased, originally from Omahenge village in the Ohangwena Region, was employed as a construction worker at the time.
Oshana Head of Community Policing Sub-division, Chief Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, said the incident occurred around 19:00 on Tuesday.
According to Aiyambo, the victim was shot/struck with a traditional arrow in the stomach.
“He was struck by the arrow while talking on the phone at the camping site,” he said.
He added that the deceased’s colleague was busy preparing dinner when he allegedly heard the victim calling his name and asking for help.
Aiyambo said that the deceased was rushed to Onandjokwe Hospital with the arrow still stuck in his body. However, he succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Wednesday.
Aiyambo indicated that the suspect is unknown and there is no information at this moment.
The police investigation into the matter is ongoing.
