A family in the Ondalaye ya Kalongo location in Oshikuku, Omusati Region, is struggling to come to terms with a devastating fire that claimed the lives of four boys and left two victims hospitalised.

The tragic incident occurred on Saturday evening when the homestead allegedly caught fire while the victims were asleep.

According to the police, the three boys burnt and died at the scene, while another died at the hospital.

Two other family members, aged 54 and 15 sustained serious burn injuries and are currently hospitalised.

The fire victims have been identified as 6-year-old Juuso Shapange, his twin brother Joseph Shapange, 13-year-old Wendelinus Joseph, and 17-year-old Steven Amushila.

“This incident has deeply affected us, and we are still in disbelief. Losing four people at the same time is extremely painful. The woman who raised these children and her son are still in hospital in critical condition. We really need support,” said family member Josefina Namwaapo.

Omusati Police Regional Commander Ismael Basson confirmed that there will be no need for conducting DNA tests, as all deceased were identified.