The man who climbed onto the roof of Kavango Gateway Mall in Rundu this morning eventually carried out his threat to jump from the building.

He survived the fall.

Earlier, the man had fled from Rundu Police Station after his arrest on Tuesday.

In Gobabis, one of the leaders of the A Right to Shelter Association has been arrested on charges of attempted murder and negligent driving. According to the police, the incident occurred when he allegedly struck an officer who was performing his duties.