The police in the Kavango East region suspect the fire that damaged the Rundu Magistrate’s Court administration block was intentionally started, citing a broken window at the scene.
Police crime investigations coordinator deputy commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu on Thursday confirmed that the incident occurred at around 03h00, when smoke was seen rising from the records office.
Kanyetu said no arrests have been made, but a forensic team is en route from Windhoek.
“A case of arson has been opened. All documents inside the block were destroyed. Officers are assessing the full extent of the damage,” he said.
It is alleged that security guards reportedly heard an object hit the building shortly before the fire was noticed. – Nampa
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