Three women became the latest statistics in gender-based violence last week. One man attacked a friend of his girlfriend with a machete, slashing her hands and thighs, before he proceeded to knock down his girlfriend leaving her unconscious. The third woman was raped and then had her throat sliced by a male friend, who had invited her for a few drinks. Both men were yet to be arrested, as of yesterday.
According to Khomas police regional crime investigation coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Abner Agas, Shalinde Uiras ,30, was invited by the male friend to go for drinks and on their way back home, the friend demanded to have sexual intercourse with her.
Agas stated the male friend then raped Uiras and slit her throat with a knife. Uiras is now fighting for her life in Windhoek Central hospital. A passer-by found Uiaras lying unconscious in a pool of blood last week Sunday morning.
Uiras is currently unable to speak and cannot share details of the suspect. Although, her relatives and neighbours know the suspect by only seeing him around they do not know his name. Agas requested public assistance that could lead to the suspect’s arrest.
