Inspector Shitaleni dies

ONGWEDIVA – The Station Commander of the Namibian Police (NamPol) at Omungwelume in the Ohangwena Region, Andrew Shitaleni, died in the Onandjokwe Hospital near Ondangwa on Saturday, Deputy Commissioner Armas Shivute reported yesterday.

Shivute said Shitaleni had been admitted to Onandjokwe Hospital about five days ago. He said Shitaleni was born at Onengali village in the Ohangwena Region about 50 years ago.He joined NamPol immediately after Independence in 1990, following his return from exile.Shitaleni was the station commander at Okongo in the east of the Ohangwena Region before he was transferred to Omungwelume on March 20.His funeral is expected to take place at his home village Onengali this Saturday.- NampaHe said Shitaleni was born at Onengali village in the Ohangwena Region about 50 years ago.He joined NamPol immediately after Independence in 1990, following his return from exile.Shitaleni was the station commander at Okongo in the east of the Ohangwena Region before he was transferred to Omungwelume on March 20.His funeral is expected to take place at his home village Onengali this Saturday.- Nampa

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