Student holds examination officer at gunpoint over marks

A third-year political science student allegedly held an examination officer at the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) main campus in Windhoek at gunpoint on Monday 18 November, writes Shelleygan Petersen for The Namibian.

UNAM spokesperson Simon Namesho confirmed the incident, saying they are treating the matter with the attention it deserves. “The university can confirm that the unfortunate incident occurred,” he said. Police Chief Inspector Katrina Naukushu has confirmed that the examination officer opened a case against the student.

The Namibian understands that the student, an orphan, allegedly went to the office of his lecturer, Rui Tyitende, with the gun, but found his door closed. He then headed to the examination officer. He allegedly held her at gunpoint, demanding to have his marks changed on his academic record. He had allegedly not been attending classes or handing in assignments.
Full report on The Namibian site