Windhoek robbery suspects nabbed after Wanaheda murder and violent heists

Five suspects linked to several high-profile robbery cases in Windhoek, including the recent alleged murder of Fiina Nghifikwa at Wanaheda, were arrested on Tuesday.

The police in a statement issued on Wednesday say the suspects were on their wanted list over their alleged involvement in armed robberies and murders across the city between April and July this year.

These include the robbery of the Namcor service station in Soweto in April, a cash-in-transit heist at the Khomasdal Choppies supermarket in May, the robbery at the Namcor service station in Khomasdal, the robbery at Lafrenz Total service station, as well as Nghifikwa’s alleged murder at Wanaheda, all in July.

Nghifikwa (39) was fatally shot on 22 July during an armed robbery.

She and a friend were allegedly lured to a location under the pretext of viewing a room for rent. They were picked up by an individual who claimed he would take them to the property. However, once inside the vehicle, the individual reportedly pulled out a gun and stole their belongings. During the incident, Nghifikwa was allegedly shot and rushed to Katutura Health Centre, where she was declared dead on arrival.

“Following weeks of intensive investigations and coordinated, intelligence-led operations, our dedicated officers from NamPol and the City Police successfully apprehended individuals believed to be part of a criminal syndicate,” the statement reads.

The suspects are expected to appear in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court in Windhoek on Thursday.

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