Maria David
SHOCKWAVES rippled through Ondangwa on Friday morning following the discovery of the body of Israel Samuel Hidishange, a well-known 40-year-old businessman, at his residence in the Omashaka location.
The Namibian Police Force’s Oshana Regional Commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, said the incident occurred at 10:00.
The deceased was the owner of Fine Butchery Ondangwa.
“The deceased was found in a pool of blood after he committed suicide by shooting himself with a pistol on the right side of his head. His own pistol was found in his right hand,” he said.
He added that the firearm, a black Glock 9mm bearing serial number GSM581 and containing 10 rounds, was reportedly found in his right hand.
Sakaria indicated that no suicide note was found, and no foul play is suspected.
