The names of the three alleged poachers who were shot dead in the Etosha National Park have been revealed. They are Namibians Elifas Shali Kapembe (24), Nicky Nandiinotya Andreas (33) and Immanuel Petrus (23). According to the Namibian Police, their next of kin have been informed. The deadly gunfight occurred last Saturday during a skirmish between the three armed and suspected poachers and members of the anti-poaching unit in Etosha. According to the police, members of the anti-poaching operation in Etosha noticed footprints inside the park near the fence during a patrol on Friday. On Saturday, 16 November, the members were divided into two teams to track the footprints of the alleged poachers. "When the alleged poachers realised they were being pursued, they opened fire on the members of the anti-poaching unit, leading to a shootout," the police said. As a result, the three men died during the shoot-out. "When the scene was visited, it was established that the poachers were armed with three rifles, one of which was fitted with a silencer. Additionally, they wore sponges on their shoes to obstruct tracking," the police statement noted. No members of the anti-poaching unit were injured during the incident.