Petrus Uusiku

Also known as: Accused 3

Co-accused in the murder of prosecutor Justine Shiweda, allegedly purchased acid used in the October 2025 attack.

2026-01-022026-07-23

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June 2026
17 JunThe Namibian
Petrus Uusiku was denied by Mateus to have discussed any criminal activities
Source
“He also denied discussing any criminal activities with co-accused Petrus Uusiku.”
State alleges wire payment to fugitive in Shiweda’s murder
13 JunThe Namibian
Petrus Uusiku allegedly used money to buy acid later used in attack on Shiweda
Source
“Shikwaya is accused of sending N$1 200 to Petrus Uusiku, who, together with co-accused Johannes Nghilifavali, allegedly used the money to buy acid that was later used in an attack on Shiweda in October last year.”
Unfair to keep innocent man in custody, Ondangwa court hears
12 JunThe Namibian
Petrus Uusiku allegedly received money to buy acid used in the attack
Source
“According to the state, Mateus instructed Shikwaya to send N$1 200 to Petrus Uusiku to buy acid allegedly used in the attack that led to the death of prosecutor Justine Shiweda.”
Emotions take over at Ondangwa Court
April 2026
23 AprThe Namibian
Petrus Uusiku is alleged to have bought the acid used in the fatal attack on Shiweda
Source
“According to the state, the vehicle was instead given to Shikwaya's co-accused, Petrus Uusiku, as a reward for allegedly buying the acid used in the fatal attack on Shiweda.”
Shikwaya swindled uncle out of car linked to Ondangwa prosecutor murder – state
March 2026
17 MarInformanté
Accused 3, Petrus Uusiku is detained at Grootfontein Correctional Facility
Source
“Accused 2, Matheus Abner, known as Cota Smith; Accused 3, Petrus Uusiku; Accused 5, Petrus Shikwaya, known as Kuxa; and Accused 6, Dr. Fillemon Nakanduungile, known as Fly, are all detained at Grootfontein Correctional Facility.”
Lack of telephonic access allegedly prejudices accused in late Prosecutor Shiweda’s case
January 2026
2 JanInformanté
Petrus Uusiku was arrested and charged in connection with the violent incident on State prosecutor Shiweda
Source
“The other seven people who were also arrested and charged in connection with the incident are: Abner Matheus; Matheus Shipanga; Petrus Uusiku; Selma Bahn; Johannes Nghilifavali; Petrus Shikwaya; and Lukas Nekwiyu.”
Nakanduungile's bail application in limbo after Magistrate recuses himself

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Seventh accused in Shiweda murder case denied bail

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Matatias Ndengu, the seventh accused in the killing of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, was denied bail in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Friday. According to a source, Ndengu allegedly travelled from Windhoek to Ondangwa with fellow accused Johannes Nghilifavali on 16 October and brought acid used in the attack on Shiweda on 17 October 2026, and faces six charges including murder under the doctrine of common purpose.

18 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 July

Seventh accused in Shiweda murder case denied bail
Matatias Ndengu, the seventh accused in the killing of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, was denied bail in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Friday. According to a source, Ndengu allegedly travelled from Windhoek to Ondangwa with fellow accused Johannes Nghilifavali on 16 October and brought acid used in the attack on Shiweda on 17 October 2026, and faces six charges including murder under the doctrine of common purpose.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 17 June

State alleges money transfer to fugitive in Shiweda murder case
Prosecutors allege that murder accused Abner Mateus communicated with a fugitive suspect before and after the October attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda, and that co-accused Petrus Shikwaya transferred N$4,950 to the same suspect minutes after the attack. Shiweda was shot and doused with corrosive acid in Ondangwa and died in hospital in February.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 16 June

Acid attack suspect refuses to disclose car purchase fund source
A man accused of masterminding an acid attack on late Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda declined to reveal the source of N$40,000 he used to purchase a vehicle that the state claims was used to transport acid used in the October attack. Shiweda died from the attack's injuries in February; the vehicle is central to the state's case.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 13 June

Murder accused testifies in nephew's bail hearing
Abner Mateus, accused of masterminding a fatal attack on prosecutor Justine Shiweda, testified in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that it would be unfair to keep his nephew and co-accused Petrus Shikwaya in custody. Mateus disputed the state's assertion that it has a strong case against Shikwaya, arguing that Shikwaya's alleged involvement is based only on sending N$1 200 that was purportedly used to buy acid.
13 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 12 June

Emotions flare at Ondangwa Court in murder bail hearing
Emotions erupted at the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court during a bail hearing for murder accused Petrus Shikwaya when one of prosecutor Justine Shiweda's sisters attempted to confront alleged mastermind Abner Mateus. According to the state, Mateus instructed Shikwaya to send N$1 200 to Petrus Uusiku to buy acid allegedly used in the attack that led to Shiweda's death.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 23 April

Murder accused Shikwaya denies owning most of five properties
The state alleges that 21-year-old murder and fraud accused Petrus Shikwaya owns five properties across northern Namibia, claiming his uncle Abner Mateus financed their acquisition; Shikwaya has denied knowledge of most properties but confirmed ownership of a farming unit near Windhoek that he says he bought for N$11,000.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Accused swindled uncle's car linked to prosecutor attack
The state alleges that murder accused Petrus Shikwaya fraudulently took possession of his uncle's Suzuki vehicle and gave it to co-accused Petrus Uusiku as a reward for buying acid used to attack Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda on 17 October 2025. Shikwaya denies the allegations, claiming the vehicle was purchased for his uncle at the decision of his uncles.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 April

State argues murder accused poses flight risk in bail hearing
Public prosecutor Yeukai Kangira told Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that Petrus Shikwaya, one of four accused in the murder of prosecutor Justine Shiweda, poses a serious flight risk and has not surrendered his passport as claimed. The state alleges that Shikwaya and co-accused were found with an escape plan while in police custody, and argues he should be denied bail to ensure he stands trial; the bail hearing continues on 9 June.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 March

Five accused in prosecutor murder denied bail in Ondangwa court
Five of six men accused of murdering Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda were denied bail in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court; the case has been postponed to 8 April for further investigation and legal representation. A separate group of twelve people, including three of the murder suspects, faced charges related to N$1.9 million in money laundering at Sanlam, with six granted bail of N$25,000 each and six linked to the murder denied bail.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
Accused in Shiweda murder case denied phone access in prison
Lawyers have raised concerns that the fair trial rights of suspects in the murder case of late Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda may be prejudiced, as the accused are barred from having access to telephones while incarcerated, hampering their ability to contact legal representatives. The matter was remanded to 8 April 2026 to address the issue of telephonic access and to fix a bail application date.
17 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 16 February

Slain prosecutor Justine Shiweda laid to rest with state honours
Thousands gathered to pay respects to late Ondangwa regional control prosecutor Justine Ndapandula Shiweda, who died on 7 February 2026 from injuries sustained in a violent attack in October 2025. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other state officials condemned the attack and pledged that violence against law enforcement will be met with the full force of the law, while a trust fund has been established to support Shiweda's two young children.
16 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 February

President orders honours funeral for slain prosecutor Shiweda
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered the Namibian Police Force to provide a dignified honours funeral for State Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who died on 7 February following injuries sustained in an attack in October last year. Her remains arrived in Ondangwa on Thursday, with a memorial service and burial scheduled in her hometown.
13 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 10 February

Nakanduungile bail ruling postponed after magistrate absent
A magistrate failed to appear at Ondangwa for the bail application ruling of medical doctor Fillemon Nakanduungile; the case has been postponed to Monday. Nakanduungile's charge was upgraded from attempted murder to murder following the death of state prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who was shot and attacked with acid last October.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 7 February

State Prosecutor Shiweda dies months after acidic attack
Ondangwa-based State Prosecutor Justine Shiweda has died four months after being shot and attacked with an acidic substance in October, with charges against arrested suspects now to be changed from attempted murder to murder.
7 February 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 2 January

Magistrate recuses himself from Nakanduungile bail application
The bail application of Dr. Fillemon Nakanduungile, arrested in November on charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with a shooting and acid attack on State prosecutor Justine Shiweda, stalled after Magistrate Siegfried Geiseb recused himself citing a conflict of interest. Seven other co-accused arrested in the same incident remain in custody.
2 January 2026 · Informanté →