WINDHOEK—A woman named Kaatjee Paul was allegedly stabbed to death by her 39-year-old boyfriend on Saturday in the Ouranda location in Opuwo, Kunene region.
According to NAMPA, the suspect subsequently attempted suicide by ingesting a poisonous substance.
The suspect was initially taken to Opuwo State Hospital for medical treatment before being transferred to Oshakati State Hospital for additional medical care, the police stated.
The statement also mentioned that the motive behind the alleged murder remains unclear as the suspect is still in an unstable medical condition. Authorities have informed the next of kin of the deceased.
Police investigations are ongoing.