3 in court for robbing farm

GOBABIS – Three suspects appeared in the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court last week on charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances.

Reindolph Katamelo (38), Hijambura Siririka (31) and Lesley Molelekeng (23) appeared before Magistrate Johannes Shuuveni, who postponed their case to September 30 for further investigation. Police arrested the three men eight days ago in connection with a farm robbery in the Omaheke Region.They allegedly tied up the owner of the farm Zach, Gernoth Reiman, and his wife, and assaulted and threatened the elderly couple with pangas.A double-cab 4X4 bakkie, three firearms and N$1 200 in cash were stolen.Only the vehicle has so far been recovered.Police arrested the three men eight days ago in connection with a farm robbery in the Omaheke Region.They allegedly tied up the owner of the farm Zach, Gernoth Reiman, and his wife, and assaulted and threatened the elderly couple with pangas.A double-cab 4X4 bakkie, three firearms and N$1 200 in cash were stolen.Only the vehicle has so far been recovered.