A TRIAL-AWAITING prisoner at Swakopmund died in hospital on Friday.
Frans Shinima (27) was arrested in Swakopmund on March 31 on a charge of theft from a motor vehicle. He made his first appearance in the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court on April 2 and was remanded in custody.His next court appearance was scheduled for July 4.About two weeks ago, Shinima fell ill in the Swakopmund Police cells.He was admitted to the Swakopmund State Hospital and was treated for pneumonia, according to Police sources.According to hospital officials, Shinima had been treated for a chronic illness before his arrest.He made his first appearance in the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court on April 2 and was remanded in custody.His next court appearance was scheduled for July 4.About two weeks ago, Shinima fell ill in the Swakopmund Police cells.He was admitted to the Swakopmund State Hospital and was treated for pneumonia, according to Police sources.According to hospital officials, Shinima had been treated for a chronic illness before his arrest.
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