Maria David
A 79-year-old pensioner woman was allegedly raped by a 31-year-old male in the Oshivelo neighbourhood.
The incident occurred on Sunday at the Oshivelo Southern location in the Oshikoto region. However, the victim did not report the incident to the police until Wednesday, after notifying her niece who had just returned from a week-long visit to Ondera Farm.
Oshikoto Regional Commander Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku said that the victim, who was sleeping in her room, woke up to find the suspect entering after opening the unlocked door.
“When the victim asked who the person was, the suspect started yelling at her to keep quiet or he would murder her,” she said.
Kalompo-Nashikaku added that the suspect proceeded to undress the victim while holding her neck and raped her.
Afterwards, the suspect allegedly left but returned a short while later pretending to search for his pants, which he claimed to have left behind.
“The suspect once again raped the victim,” she added.
Kalompo-Nashikaku confirmed that the suspect has been arrested and is expected to appear before the Tsumeb Magistrate’s Court.
Police investigations into the matter are ongoing.
