Abner Mateus

“Shikwaya told the court last month that he was not hospitalised at Onandjokwe, and that his co-accused and uncle, Abner Mateus, used his (Shikwaya's) name to claim the money.”

“Public prosecutor Erastus Christiana told the court that Kudumo allegedly worked together with medical doctors Fillemon Nakanduungile and Varela Gomes, former Onandjokwe nurse Festus Amwaalwa, alleged criminal gang leader Abner Mateus and 16 other accused persons to defraud Sanlam Namibia.”

“The prosecutor further alleged that Abner Mateus, who is accused of masterminding the shooting attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda, fraudulently obtained N$125 000 from the insurance company.”

“The broader case has also surfaced in investigations linked to the murder of former control prosecutor Justine Shiweda, with Mateus repeatedly named by investigators as a central figure in both matters.”

“Mpinge, a cleaner at Onandjokwe Hospital, has also been linked to Abner Mateus, who is accused of masterminding the attack on and shooting of Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda in October last year, who subsequently died.”

“The court heard that Nuuyoma allegedly facilitated fraudulent payouts of approximately N$1.2 million linked to Claudia Martin, as well as a further N$69 000 allegedly linked to Abner Mateus, who is said to be the mastermind behind the attack on Shiweda.”

“Kangira said the state has evidence indicating Mateus financed the acquisition of the properties and that Shikwaya transported building materials from Windhoek to Oniipa for construction in the Oshikoto region.”

“Shikwaya said his uncle, Abner Mateus, a former Namibian police officer, used his bank account to carry out fraudulent activities without his knowledge.”

“Mateus, who is also alleged to be the mastermind, is accused of paying N$100 000 to those who attacked the prosecutor.”

“Mateus himself is accused of claiming N$125 000 following his alleged false hospitalisation at Onandjokwe State Hospital.”