Scorpion kills baby

ONGWEDIVA – Police Regional Commander for Omusati, Chief Inspector Christopher Nakanyala, has confirmed that a 17-month-old baby boy died of a suspected scorpion sting on Wednesday.

Nakanyala identified the baby as Thomas Thomas Taati from Okashipu village in the Uukwambi tribal district. According to Nakanyala, a large scorpion is said to have stung Taati while he was playing next to parked cars at his parents’ homestead.He died before he could be taken to hospital.* Police at Okahao have opened an inquest docket following the death of August Japheth Iipinge, who allegedly committed suicide at Onandjila village.Nakanyala said Iipinge (32) hanged himself in his bedroom.- NampaAccording to Nakanyala, a large scorpion is said to have stung Taati while he was playing next to parked cars at his parents’ homestead.He died before he could be taken to hospital.* Police at Okahao have opened an inquest docket following the death of August Japheth Iipinge, who allegedly committed suicide at Onandjila village.Nakanyala said Iipinge (32) hanged himself in his bedroom.- Nampa