A five-year-old girl was allegedly repeatedly raped by her 15-year-old cousin at Okalale village in the Omusati Region.

Namibian Police Force Omusati crime investigations coordinator, Moses Simaho told Nampa the incidents allegedly occurred between March and July 2024, and were reported to the police on Thursday.

‘It is alleged that the suspect, who is a cousin to the victim and resides at the same house, raped the victim on different occasions,’ he said.

Simaho said the suspect is known to the police and will be arrested soon.

Police investigation into the matter continues.

Source : The Namibia News Agency