40-Year-Old Woman Attacked and Raped in Rundu

Police in Rundu have launched an urgent manhunt after a woman was attacked and raped in the Nkarapamwe location during the early hours of Saturday.

The 40-year-old victim, who was walking to a friend’s house after leaving the System Pub Bar, was ambushed near the four-way stop close to Pick n Pay around 01h00, according to the police.

Reports indicate that an unknown man confronted her, violently assaulted her by hitting her on the head with a bottle, and then raped her after she collapsed.

The suspect, who remains unidentified, fled the scene immediately after the attack.

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Authorities have appealed to the public to assist with any information that may help track down the perpetrator as investigations continue.