Car Runs Into Crowd Outside Omaruru Bar, Seven Injured
By Aneli Fura
Seven people were left injured in the early hours of Sunday morning after a vehicle allegedly drove into a group gathered outside a bar in Omaruru.
The incident occurred at approximately 01:10 when a black Volkswagen Golf, bearing Omaruru registration plates, reportedly struck several individuals who were standing outside the establishment. According to police, the act is suspected to have been intentional.
Erongo police spokesperson, Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, said the incident unfolded after a fight broke out inside the bar. Although the altercation was brought under control, one of the men believed to have been involved allegedly went to his vehicle shortly afterwards. He then reportedly drove into the crowd outside the premises.
The driver, identified as 33-year-old Geormanus Awarab, was arrested at the scene. He faces charges of reckless and/or negligent driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or narcotic substances, as well as attempted murder.
Awarab made his first appearance in the Omaruru Magistrate’s Court on Monday. He was granted bail of N$1 500, and the matter was postponed to 22 June 2026 for further proceedings.
The injured include five Namibian men aged between 19 and 37, along with two women aged 27 and 39. All seven were taken to Omaruru District Hospital for medical treatment. Five have since been discharged, while two remain hospitalised.
Police investigations into the matter are continuing.
