Zorena Jantze
THE Namdia armed robbery suspect, Joel Angula, who is reported to be a security officer at Namdia, made his first appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Olga Maharukua.
Angula is charged with murder, read with Section 18 of the Riotous Assemblies Act, robbery, two counts of attempted murder (assault), and possession of rough, uncut diamonds.
State Prosecutor Rowan van Wyk objected to the granting of bail due to the seriousness of the charges, which include murder and aggravated robbery, the strength of the State’s case, and concerns that the suspect might interfere with State witnesses and investigations.
The matter was postponed to 23 May 2025 for further investigations.
The lawyer representing Angula, Rejoice Sackeus, said that the accused would move to bring a formal bail application at an early stage.
