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The Namibian Police have identified the protection officer killed during the recent diamond heist at NAMDIA as Francois Eiseb, aged 57. Eiseb's body was discovered in a store room, bound hand and foot, with his face covered by a shopping bag and a gunshot wound to the head.
The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the nation, also resulted in the death of one of the suspects involved in the heist. According to sources from the Windhoek Fire Brigade, the suspect suffered self-inflicted gunshot wounds and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The suspect's identity remains undisclosed.
Details of the Heist
Preliminary investigations reveal that four armed individuals entered NAMDIA's premises through currently unknown means. The suspects allegedly held employees at gunpoint, tied them up, and made off with an undisclosed amount of diamonds.
The police recovered four firearms and several knives from the crime scene. One suspect has been arrested, but authorities believe more individuals were involved.
Law enforcement has urged anyone with information about the incident or the suspects to come forward. Chief Inspector Olivier can be reached at +264 81 421 0903, while Chief Inspector Simeon Nghilalulwa is available at 081 256 0988.
The investigation is ongoing, with the police committed to bringing all perpetrators to justice.