{"id":4869,"date":"2026-01-05T11:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T11:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/4869\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T11:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T11:25:08","slug":"correctional-officer-takes-own-life-at-omaruru-facility-top-story-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/4869\/","title":{"rendered":"Correctional officer takes own life at Omaruru facility – Top Story 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 32-year-old correctional officer took his life at the Omaruru Correctional Facility on Saturday afternoon, the police have confirmed.<\/p>\n

Erongo Police chief inspector Hilma Shomongula says the incident occurred at about 15h24 on 3 January.<\/p>\n

The deceased, Johannes Rooy, had reported for duty earlier that day and later died at the facility.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo suicide note was found,\u201d Shomongula says.<\/p>\n

She says the body was transported to Omaruru State Hospital, where the death was certified.<\/p>\n

The next of kin has been informed.<\/p>\n

Shomongula says an inquest docket has been opened and investigations into the matter are ongoing.<\/p>\n

The police have extended condolences to the deceased\u2019s family, friends and colleagues.<\/p>\n

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