WINDHOEK: A 28-year-old man died in a house fire in Windhoek on Tuesday.

The Namibian Police Force in a crime report on Wednesday said the deceased was identified as Abniel Katangolo.

The incident occurred around 23h00 at his parents’ house in the Kilimanjaro residential area.

It is alleged that Katangolo set the house on fire and it was reportedly not the first time he had attempted to do so. His father reportedly also previously had to intervene when he tried to harm himself.

Police investigations in the matter continue.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency