Staff Reporter
A 23-YEAR-OLD man died on Saturday after consuming a xylocaine spray, intended for anaesthetic use, which he had stolen from Gobabis State Hospital.
The police identified the deceased as Terrence Moyo.
According to the police, Moyo had earlier been arrested the same day for malicious damage to property. He sustained minor injuries to his middle finger and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
It is alleged that a nurse left Moyo unattended in the emergency ward while she went to another room to fetch something.
During her absence, Moyo reportedly stole a xylocaine 10mg spray. When the nurse returned, Moyo asked to use the toilet, where he is believed to have ingested the spray. Upon returning, he collapsed and died.
