The Namibian Police spokesperson, deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, has confirmed that the body discovered at Okahandja’s Five Rand location is that of 15-year-old Beyonce Kharuxas.
Shikwambi said the teenager is believed to have been raped before being murdered.
Speaking on Sunday morning, Shikwambi said Kharuxas had gone to a bar with her friends at around 22h00 on Friday evening. While at the bar, they were joined by two men who bought them alcohol.
“Later, the deceased informed her friends that she was going to the toilet. She never returned, and that was the last time they saw her,” Shikwambi said.
A passerby discovered Kharuxas’ body the following afternoon in an open area at Five Rand location.
She was found dressed only in a black top.
According to police information, Kharuxas was last seen at the bar with an adult male who was buying her alcohol.
They were allegedly communicating in English and left the bar together at around 01h00.
No arrests have been made, but investigations are ongoing.
Kharuxas’ next of kin have been informed
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