Metro Namibia clarifies Rundu store assault incident

By: Ritta Lotto

Metro Namibia says its Rundu Store Manager was assaulted on Tuesday while attempting to stop an employee from leaving the premises during an internal investigation into alleged theft.

In a statement released to the media, the company says the manager sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical attention at a hospital.

According to Metro Namibia, the employee was being questioned as part of an internal investigation when he attempted to leave the store.

The company says the Store Manager was assaulted while trying to stop him, after which the employee was allowed to leave the premises.

Metro Namibia says it is establishing the full facts and does not condone violence, intimidation, abuse or the mistreatment of employees.

The company says it will not comment further on the individual circumstances while the investigation is ongoing, to avoid compromising the process.

Metro Namibia says it will provide further information once the facts have been established.

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