Bomb squads to clear community forest

RUNDU – Police and Defence Force bomb disposal units are to clear a community forest near Rundu of unexploded landmines.

A spokesman for the Directorate of Community Forestry, Wolfgang Adamek, says the three-day operation will start today. Adamek said members of the Mile 20 Community Forestry project had reported finding explosive devices in the forest.The devices are believed to have been left behind by South African forces before Independence.Adamek said the operation would also serve as an awareness campaign to inform the community about how to act when they find any unexploded bombs.The Mile 20 Community Forestry Project is situated about 30 kilometres south of Rundu.- NampaAdamek said members of the Mile 20 Community Forestry project had reported finding explosive devices in the forest.The devices are believed to have been left behind by South African forces before Independence.Adamek said the operation would also serve as an awareness campaign to inform the community about how to act when they find any unexploded bombs.The Mile 20 Community Forestry Project is situated about 30 kilometres south of Rundu.- Nampa