Staff Reporter
A 49-year-old man has been arrested in Rosh Pinah after allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl who was hitchhiking.
According to Inspector Raimbert Muronga of the Namibian Police, the incident occurred on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, between 14:00 and 16:00.
It is alleged that the 16-year-old Namibian female minor was raped by the 49-year-old Namibian male at a house on Fishing Street, Rosh Pinah, in the //Karas region.
The victim was reportedly seeking a ride back to Noodoewer, and the suspect offered to take her to his house, claiming they were waiting for two other passengers from Oranjemund who were heading to Aussenkher. It is alleged that the suspect forcefully engaged in sexual intercourse with the minor victim without her consent.
The suspect has been arrested and is currently detained at the Rosh Pinah police holding cells.
Police investigations are ongoing.
