Source: New Era
A 27-year-old pregnant woman sustained serious burns to her body after her boyfriend allegedly doused her with paraffin, before setting her alight in the Havana informal settlement in Windhoek.

Sources suspect that the boyfriend committed the heinous act in a fit of jealousy.

Nampol Deputy Commissioner Sylvanus Nghishindimbwa, confirmed the incident. He said a case of attempted murder has been opened against the male suspect, whose age is unknown.

He said the victim, whose identity he did not want to reveal, has been admitted to the Katutura State Hospital where she is recuperating.

Nghishindimbwa said the suspect, who also sustained some lighter burns was apprehended and was expected to appear in court yesterday.

Neighbours apparently went to investigate after hearing screams coming from the couple's shack only to find the burned woman. The case was reported to the police on Saturday morning.

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