Security guard Samuel Shipanga landed in hot water at Windhoek court, facing diamond theft charges after the shocking Namdia heist. The 33-year-old appeared before Magistrate Olga Muharukua on Wednesday but must remain locked up until June 17 for further investigation. Prosecutors claim Shipanga snatched four diamond parcels worth an unknown fortune following the deadly January 18 armed robbery. Namdia employee Francis Eiseb died from gunshot wounds during the violent attack at the state-owned diamond company offices.
Two other suspects, Joel Angula and Sam Shololo, already face murder, robbery, attempted murder, and uncut diamond possession charges. Their case continues May 23, with both men sitting behind bars awaiting trial. The government claims thieves made off with diamonds valued at a staggering N$349 million during the bloody January heist. The courtroom drama continues as investigators piece together how insiders might have helped pull off one of Namibia's biggest diamond thefts ever. Authorities suspect Shipanga exploited his position as security guard to grab additional gems during the chaos.
Two other suspects, Joel Angula and Sam Shololo, already face murder, robbery, attempted murder, and uncut diamond possession charges. Their case continues May 23, with both men sitting behind bars awaiting trial. The government claims thieves made off with diamonds valued at a staggering N$349 million during the bloody January heist. The courtroom drama continues as investigators piece together how insiders might have helped pull off one of Namibia's biggest diamond thefts ever. Authorities suspect Shipanga exploited his position as security guard to grab additional gems during the chaos.
