Well-known 98-year-old resident of the Oshikoto Region, Justina Kakoto Haihambo, died at her house at Ondjokwe village on Tuesday.

Self-proclaimed prophetess Haihambo who has been battling ill health for a while, died around 09h00 at her house known locally as the ‘House of God’ in the Onankali area.

Confirming the incident, Namibian Police crime investigations coordinator for Oshikoto, Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo said: ‘It is alleged that the elderly woman died around morning hours after being unwell for a while and she is said to have never visited a hospital for treatment.’

Her body was taken to the Omuthiya police mortuary for an autopsy and Haihambo’s next of kin are informed of her death.

Source: The Namibia News Agency