Maria David
THE Namibia Police Force in Ohangwena is searching for a 33-year-old man in connection with the alleged rape of a 7-year-old girl in Onamugolo village.
Ohangwena Regional Commander, Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa, said the incident reportedly occurred on Thursday during the evening hours.
According to Kashuupulwa, the suspect, who is a neighbour of the victim, allegedly accompanied the young girl home from a cucashop.
“Upon reaching her residence, they entered a room where the suspect reportedly undressed the victim and raped her,” she said.
She added that efforts to locate and arrest him are actively underway.
Police are urging anyone with information that could assist in the apprehension of the suspect to come forward.
