The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Kavango East Region are investigating a case of attempted murder after an off-duty police officer allegedly shot and injured a civilian at Gcacana village on Sunday.

NamPol regional crime investigations coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu on Tuesday said the incident happened at around 18h00.

It is alleged that the victim, identified as Frans Ndara, 35, was shot and injured by the off-duty police officer.

The police officer reportedly booked out a service R5 rifle at the Ndama substation and went with it to Gcacana, where he was attending a traditional infidelity hearing.

It is alleged that the suspect went with a family member to the village where someone married to a member of his family was caught committing infidelity.

It is further alleged that Ndara had also gone to the same hearing when the police officer allegedly threatened to shoot him and instructed him to leave the meeting.

The police officer allegedly then shot Ndara at a cuca shop after the meeting.

“Our Internal Investigations Sub-Division is proceeding with investigations in this matter,” said Kanyetu.

He said the service firearm used in the shooting was recovered from the suspect, who handed it over to the police.

Meanwhile, the deputy commissioner said Ndara has been admitted to the Rundu State Hospital where he is receiving medical attention and is in a stable condition.

Police investigations into the matter continue.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency