A Grade 6 pupil from Onheleiwa village in the Omusati region of Namibia has been arrested and charged with murder and robbery after allegedly killing his 60-year-old aunt. The teenager, who cannot be named due to his minor status, appeared in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where he was denied bail. According to Omusati regional commander commissioner Ismael Basson, the charges against the teenager are serious and the matter has been postponed to 29 October for further proceedings.
The alleged incident occurred on Friday morning when the teenager, who is a Grade 6 pupil in the Etayi constituency, reportedly killed his aunt. After committing the crime, the boy allegedly locked the victim’s body inside her room and went to school as if nothing had happened. The aunt’s body was discovered on Friday evening by a relative who had become concerned after not seeing her throughout the day.
The relative went to the aunt’s house and called out her name but received no response. Upon noticing that a window to her room was open, the relative looked inside and saw the victim’s body lying on the floor. The relative then called the boy’s father to come to the aunt’s house, and they used a spare key to open the room. Inside, they found the victim in a pool of blood and immediately called the police.
During the investigation, the family discovered that the aunt’s cellphone was missing. The phone was later found in the teenager’s possession after another child alerted the family. According to the boy’s uncle, the phone was hidden in the suspect’s pants. The uncle also claims that the teenager took his aunt’s money, adding that the boy has a history of stealing from family members.
The boy’s uncle describes the teenager as a “troublesome child” who has previously been accused of stealing from family members. He claims that the boy would often sneak into rooms and take anything he found, or steal keys. Another family member corroborates this, stating that the boy has been troubled for the past three years and does not listen to anyone.
The teenager’s case has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of children in the community. The incident highlights the need for increased support and intervention for troubled children to prevent such heinous crimes. The police and social services are expected to provide more information on the case as it progresses.
The case has been postponed to 29 October, and the teenager remains in custody. The community is awaiting the outcome of the case, and the teenager’s family is expected to face the consequences of their son’s actions. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing social issues and providing support to families and children in need.
Key points
- The teenager was denied bail and will appear in court again on 29 October.
- The boy allegedly killed his aunt, locked her body in her room, and attended school the same day.
- The teenager has a history of stealing from family members and has been described as a “troublesome child”.
