The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Omusati Region is on the hunt for a suspect who allegedly raped his 17-year-old niece at Omakuva village in the Onesi Constituency.

NamPol’s Omusati Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, said the incident occurred on the evening of 29 June 2024 and was only reported to the police recently.

Basson indicated that the suspect is believed to have fled to Otjiwarongo.

‘It is alleged that the suspect, who is the uncle to the victim, went into the room while she was sleeping, forcefully held her arms on the bed, removed her clothes and raped her,’ he said.

Basson indicated that a case of rape read with the provision of domestic violence has been opened.

Police investigations into the matter continue.

Source: The Namibia News Agency