Five men suspected to be habitual armed robbers in the Khomas, Erongo and Otjozondjupa regions, were allegedly shot and killed Tuesday night by members of the Namibian Police Force at Okahandja.

NamPol Unit Commander for Community Affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha confirmed the incident to Nampa in an interview on Wednesday, saying police officers were still busy on the scene.

“I can confirm that there was an exchange of gunfire between some police officers and suspects in the Okahandja area last night,” she said.

Mbeha said details of the shooting incident were incomplete for now as most of the police investigators were engaged at the crime scene and investigations continue.

Source: Namibia Press Agency