29/01/2026
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Stabbing Incident Leaves Five Injured at Rundu Police Cells
Five inmates were injured following violent clashes inside the holding cells at Rundu Police Station in the Kavango East Region last week.
According to Regional Commander Andreas Haingura, the incident occurred on Thursday, 22 January 2026, at around 09h30.
An inmate identified as Karora Ndjamba, who reportedly has 16 pending criminal cases, allegedly attacked two fellow inmates inside the police cells.
It is alleged that Ndjamba stabbed the two inmates using a sharp broken piece of metal from the burglar door of the cell, resulting in injuries.
During the altercation, one of the inmates, reportedly overpowered Ndjamba, seized the same metal object and stabbed him behind his left shoulder.
All three inmates were subsequently transported to hospital for medical treatment.
After receiving medical attention, Ndjamba was the first to be returned to Rundu Police Station. Haingura said he insisted on being taken back to the holding cells.
When police officers opened the cell door to allow him entry, Ndjamba allegedly became involved in another violent confrontation.
During the second incident, Ndjamba reportedly attacked three other inmates using an Okapi knife, with assistance allegedly provided by another inmate. All three inmates sustained stab wounds during the altercation.
Haingura said one of the inmates sustained a serious injury, suffering a deep cut wound to his left arm. The injured inmates were again assisted and taken for further medical attention.
Ndjamba appeared in court on Monday on charges related to the stabbings and was remanded in custody. Due to the seriousness of the case, he was later transferred to Ndiyona Police Station.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attacks are ongoing.
Report & Photo: Annakleta Haikera