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Five Suspects Arrested in Connection with High-Profile Robberies in Windhoek

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Five suspects linked to several high-profile robbery cases, including the alleged murder of 39-year-old Fiina Nghifikwa, were arrested by the Namibian Police Force and the City Police after weeks of intensive investigations. The suspects were on the police's wanted list for their alleged involvement in armed robberies and murders committed across the city between April and July this year. The suspects were connected to several incidents, including the robbery of the Namcor service station in Soweto, a cash-in-transit heist at Khomasdal Choppies, and the robbery at the Namcor service station in Khomasdal. Nghifikwa was fatally shot on 22 July 2025 during an armed robbery on Kigali Street in Wanaheda.

Key Takeaways:

  • The suspects were linked to several high-profile robbery cases in Windhoek, including the alleged murder of Fiina Nghifikwa, who was fatally shot on 22 July 2025.
  • The suspects were connected to the robbery of the Namcor service station in Soweto, a cash-in-transit heist at Khomasdal Choppies, and the robbery at the Namcor service station in Khomasdal.
  • The suspects were on the police's wanted list for their alleged involvement in armed robberies and murders committed across the city between April and July this year.
  • The suspects are expected to appear in the Katutura Magistrate's Court on Thursday.
  • The Namibian Police Force and the City Police conducted weeks of intensive investigations and coordinated intelligence-led operations to apprehend the suspects.
  • Nghifikwa and a friend were allegedly lured to a location under the pretext of viewing a room for rent, where they were fatally shot and robbed.

Statistics:

  • 5 suspects were arrested in connection with high-profile robberies (Source: NAMPA)
  • 39-year-old Fiina Nghifikwa was fatally shot on 22 July 2025 during an armed robbery (Source: NAMPA)
  • The suspects were connected to 4 high-profile robbery cases (Source: NamPol media statement)
  • The suspects were on the police's wanted list for their alleged involvement in armed robberies and murders committed across the city between April and July this year (Source: NamPol media statement)
  • 1 suspect was shot and 3 were arrested alive (Source: NamPol media statement)

Sources:

  • NAMPA
  • NamPol media statement issued on Wednesday

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