Alleged student killer wants bail
The alleged killer of an International University of Management student wants to be released on bail.
After a brief appearance in a packed courtroom at the Katutura Magistrate's Court, the matter was postponed to 23 March to allow Victor Elia (36) to lodge a formal bail application.
The court proceedings were preceded by a public protest outside the court, calling for bail to be refused.
Elia is accused of killing an IUM student, 25-year-old Iyaloo Ndapandula Hainghumbi, whose body was found near the Van Eck Power Station in Windhoek on 17 January. She died of blunt-force head trauma.
Elia is being held at the Windhoek Central Correctional Facility.
During his first court appearance the State had strongly objected to the granting of bail, citing the seriousness of the offence and fear that Elia might interfere with the investigation.
The case itself was postponed to 20 June for further investigation. State prosecutor Victoria Thompson informed the court that witness statements and laboratory results were still outstanding.
After a brief appearance in a packed courtroom at the Katutura Magistrate's Court, the matter was postponed to 23 March to allow Victor Elia (36) to lodge a formal bail application.
The court proceedings were preceded by a public protest outside the court, calling for bail to be refused.
Elia is accused of killing an IUM student, 25-year-old Iyaloo Ndapandula Hainghumbi, whose body was found near the Van Eck Power Station in Windhoek on 17 January. She died of blunt-force head trauma.
Elia is being held at the Windhoek Central Correctional Facility.
During his first court appearance the State had strongly objected to the granting of bail, citing the seriousness of the offence and fear that Elia might interfere with the investigation.
The case itself was postponed to 20 June for further investigation. State prosecutor Victoria Thompson informed the court that witness statements and laboratory results were still outstanding.
Comments
Namibian Sun
No comments have been left on this article