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Man arrested for allegedly raping five-year-old girl

📍 Windhoek, Namibia, NA·🕐 7h ago·2 outlets

A man (30) has been arrested for allegedly raping a girl (5) at Onkaankaa village in the Omusati region on Friday. Omusati regional police commander commissioner Ismael Basson says the incident was reported at Onaanda Police Station. “The suspect unlawfully and intentionally undressed the victim, and had sexual intercourse with her,” Basson says. The incident allegedly occurred at around 14h00 on 30 October. The complainant is a woman (47) residing in the village. Basson says the suspect had been arrested and investigations are continuing.

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