Maria David
A CASE of murder is being investigated by the police in Omusati Region after a woman allegedly gave birth to a baby boy and hid the body in a plastic bag.
Omusati Crime Investigation Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, said the incident occurred in July at Ofona location, Onkani village, in the Otamanzi Constituency.
Simaho indicated that the suspect is known and will be arrested.
“It is alleged that the suspect gave birth to a live baby boy and cut the umbilical cord with a broken bottle piece. As a result, the baby died,” he said.
He added that it is further alleged the suspect hid the body in plastic bags with the purpose of disposing of it.
Simaho indicated that a postmortem was conducted on 2 July 2024, and the doctor confirmed the baby was born alive.
The suspect will be arrested on charges of murder and defeating the course of justice.
