Stepfather arrested on rape charge
The Omusati police have arrested a 59-year-old man from Okalongo who is accused of having slept with his 17-year-old stepdaughter.
Namibian Sun on Monday reported that the girl had reported the matter to the police earlier this month but refused to file charges against the man.
Because she is not a minor the State could not open a case on her behalf.
Attempts by the police and social workers to encourage her to file charges proved futile.
Her mother also refused to open a case on her behalf.
But on Monday the police did open a rape case against the man, based on the fact that the girl had indicated in her statement that the sexual relationship with her stepfather has been going on for over a year.
“The State opened the case of rape against the accused as the child indicated that he had been sleeping with her when she was a minor,” the Omusati police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Linekela Shikongo said.
It is alleged that the accused raped the girl on several occasions between December 2016 and August this year. It is further alleged that the incidents happened while the girl's mother was not home.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Outapi magistrate's court today.
Namibian Sun understands the girl has moved out of the house and is staying with relatives in the same area.
KENYA KAMBOWE
Namibian Sun on Monday reported that the girl had reported the matter to the police earlier this month but refused to file charges against the man.
Because she is not a minor the State could not open a case on her behalf.
Attempts by the police and social workers to encourage her to file charges proved futile.
Her mother also refused to open a case on her behalf.
But on Monday the police did open a rape case against the man, based on the fact that the girl had indicated in her statement that the sexual relationship with her stepfather has been going on for over a year.
“The State opened the case of rape against the accused as the child indicated that he had been sleeping with her when she was a minor,” the Omusati police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Linekela Shikongo said.
It is alleged that the accused raped the girl on several occasions between December 2016 and August this year. It is further alleged that the incidents happened while the girl's mother was not home.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Outapi magistrate's court today.
Namibian Sun understands the girl has moved out of the house and is staying with relatives in the same area.
KENYA KAMBOWE
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