Staff Reporter
THE Namibian Police are seeking public assistance in tracing a man identified as Epafulas Valombweleni Hamunyela, aged 39, who jumped out of a moving vehicle.
According to Senior Inspector Judith Shumongula, the missing person left Swakopmund for Windhoek using public transport on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
“It is further alleged that he had been sleeping all the way from Swakopmund until about 40 km from Karibib towards the Okahandja B2 road and upon waking up, he allegedly initiated a physical altercation with his fellow travellers, prompting the driver of the seven-seater to slow down the speed of the vehicle. As the driver was allegedly slowing down, the subject is said to have jumped out of the moving vehicle and subsequently fled into the bushes of the nearby farm area,” Shomungula said.
According to one of his family members, he had developed a sudden mental disorder.
He is described as short and light in complexion. He was last seen wearing a red long-sleeved Manchester United jersey, black pants and a red cap, as shown in the picture. His cellphone remains unreachable.
Anybody who might have seen him or who may see him is kindly requested to contact Detective Inspector Shashipapo Muduva on 0812137799 or the nearest police station.
Photo: Contributed
