Maria David
A 64-YEAR-OLD woman tragically died on Friday afternoon in Onamunkoti village, Okahao Constituency, after being struck with a beer crate by a 26-year-old man.
The unprovoked attack, which occurred around 14:00, has led to a murder investigation.
Omusati Police Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, confirmed the incident, saying that the deceased was seated on a wooden bench outside a local shop when the suspect approached her.
“Without any provocation or exchange of words, the suspect picked up an empty beer crate and struck the victim once on the front part of the head,” he said.
He added that the woman reportedly fell to the ground and died instantly.
Meanwhile, Basson said the beer crate, believed to be the weapon used in the fatal assault, has been recovered.
The suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.
