Two male suspects accused of stealing N$50,000 from a tourist at Camp Kwando over the weekend were denied bail in the Katima Mulilo Margistrate's court on Thursday.

The two are 31-year-old Mario Wawo and 25-year-old Masiye Muyunza, who are from the Lizauli area.

They were transferred from the Menias Brian Libuto police station in Kongola to Katima Mulilo, where they appeared before Margistrate Sinyama Sibalatani.

State prosecutor Precious Ilunga opposed bail, stating that it would not be in the public interest to release them on bail while there is a fear they could abscond and that they would interfere with the ongoing investigations.

A police spokesperson, Inspector Kisco Sitali, says the two are believed to be part of a syndicate targeting tourists along the Kwando River.

Both pleaded not guilty and opted to conduct their own defence.

They remain in custody until their next appearance on April 8.