Man accused of killing his wife in Oshiyagaya, Namibia
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on New Era
Namibian police accuse Simon Sheya, 50, of killing his wife, Amalia Sheya, 53, in Oshiyagaya, in the Shikoto region. The man allegedly used an axe and then a knife before taking his own life, while authorities are urging couples in difficulty to seek help, New Era reports.
Simon Sheya, 50, is accused of killing his 53-year-old wife, Amalia Sheya, in Oshiyagaya, in Namibia’s Shikoto constituency, according to the Namibian daily New Era.
The incident took place in the village over the weekend. Police say the couple had been arguing before the man allegedly killed his wife and attempted to take his own life. Shikoto Regional Police Commissioner Ndafudha Iifo confirmed the case.
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