Namibia: Mental Observation Ordered for State House Intruder

Namibia: Mental Observation Ordered for State House Intruder

A man alleged to have been found naked in a residence on the State House premises in Windhoek last Thursday is set to undergo a period of psychiatric observation to determine if he can understand court proceedings.

Namibia State House intruder has history of escaping mental health facilities, pending theft case

State House intruder has history of escaping mental health facilities, pending theft case The mother of Giano Seibeb (29), the man who allegedly broke into the Presidential residence at State House naked last Thursday, says her son has escaped from mental health facilities on at least four occasions. Katharina Seibes told Informanté that her son […] The post Namibia State House intruder has history of escaping mental health facilities, pending t…

State House intruder case hinges on mental fitness – Windhoek Observer

Patience Makwele The case of the naked State House intruder with a mental health condition does not automatically remove criminal responsibility, says legal expert advocate Paulus Nambili. Nambili said the court must first determine whether the accused is fit to stand trial. “The court first has to determine whether the accused understands the proceedings and can participate in his defence. That is why a mental evaluation has been ordered,” Namb…