Karibib residents have opposed the granting of bail to all murder suspects in the Erongo Region.

A group of residents marched to the Karibib Magistrate's court to hand over a petition.

They stressed that Karibib is a fast-developing town and has become a target for criminals.

Murder suspects Quanito van Vuuren and Moses Sem made their first appearance in the Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court on charges of murder, rape, and robbery.

53-year-old Vernon John Gavin was found murdered at his home.