Grandson Wanted for Brutal Murder of 83-Year-Old Grandmother in Omusati
By Aneli Fura
An 83-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death inside her bedroom at Ondiyamande village in the Uukwiyuushona Constituency, with police now hunting for her grandson who is suspected to have carried out the brutal attack.
The deceased, identified as Selma Shilunga, was reportedly discovered lying in a pool of blood after suffering multiple wounds inflicted with an unknown object.
According to police, the suspect, Alfred Tomas, popularly known as “Kambila”, allegedly broke into the elderly woman’s room by smashing a bedroom window before attacking her while she was asleep.
At the time of the incident, the deceased was reportedly sharing the room with her young grandson.
Police investigations further revealed that the suspect allegedly stole the deceased’s black Itel cellphone valued at N$300 after the attack. He reportedly used the phone to contact his uncle in Oshakati, instructing him to come to the homestead with police officers.
The suspect allegedly claimed that his uncle owed him money, which is believed to be linked to the possible motive behind the killing.
Tomas allegedly fled the scene with the cellphone and remains at large.
Police in Ongwediva have appealed to members of the public for assistance in tracing the suspect. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the nearest police station.
Investigations continue.
