Stolen cattle returned to Botswana

GOBABIS – The Namibian Police returned five stolen cattle to the rightful owners in Botswana on Monday.

Four suspects were arrested in connection with the theft last week. Jefta Ndjoze (34), Emmanuel Kajova (34), Tjipapi Kauta (21) and a 16-year-old boy who may not be identified appeared in court last Thursday.It is alleged that the suspects, who were on horseback, cut the border fence between Namibia and Botswana and smuggled the animals into the country.In an interview with Nampa yesterday, Omaheke Police Commissioner Shinedima Shindinge said the cattle were returned to their owners in Botswana.Last Thursday, Magistrate Johannes Shuuveni adjourned the case of the four men to January 25 next year for further investigation.Kajova, Kauta and the boy were granted bail of N$1 000 each, while Ndjoze was refused bail.State Veterinarian Dr Milton Maseke said the border fence had been repaired and the cattle were examined to make sure that they did not bring diseases into the country.NampaJefta Ndjoze (34), Emmanuel Kajova (34), Tjipapi Kauta (21) and a 16-year-old boy who may not be identified appeared in court last Thursday.It is alleged that the suspects, who were on horseback, cut the border fence between Namibia and Botswana and smuggled the animals into the country.In an interview with Nampa yesterday, Omaheke Police Commissioner Shinedima Shindinge said the cattle were returned to their owners in Botswana.Last Thursday, Magistrate Johannes Shuuveni adjourned the case of the four men to January 25 next year for further investigation.Kajova, Kauta and the boy were granted bail of N$1 000 each, while Ndjoze was refused bail.State Veterinarian Dr Milton Maseke said the border fence had been repaired and the cattle were examined to make sure that they did not bring diseases into the country.Nampa