Maria David
A CASE of birth concealment is being investigated by the Namibian Police Force in the Oshana Region after an unknown woman allegedly dumped a foetus in a dustbin.
Oshana Crime Investigation Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Frederick Ndjadila, said that the discovery was made on Friday morning in Ondangwa.
“It is alleged that the body of a small baby (foetus), estimated to be 4-5 months in pregnancy, was found in a dustbin near the 6000 Complex in Ondangwa,” he said.
He added that the mother is unknown, and the gender of the foetus has not yet been determined.
Ndjadila stated that the body was found by community members who were collecting refuse.
The body has been transported to Oshakati Mortuary, and the police investigation into the matter continues.
