Police in the Omusati Region are conducting a serious investigation into allegations of repeated sexual assault against a minor, resulting in her pregnancy. The suspect is the biological father of the 15-year-old victim.
The assaults are suspected to have taken place multiple times over a period spanning 2023 to 2024 at the family’s residence in Onandjandja village, Onesi Constituency. The investigation focuses on the fact that the repeated assaults led to the minor becoming pregnant.
According to information provided to the police, the suspect allegedly send his daughter to a village in neighboring Angola, where she remained until she gave birth to a baby girl. The case was brought to the attention of authorities by the girl’s 31-year-old mother.
Suspect Identified, Awaiting DNA Results
Omusati police have confirmed the identity of the suspect. However, an arrest has not yet been made as investigators are awaiting the results of a DNA test.
The purpose of the test is to definitively establish paternity of the newborn, which will be a crucial step in the ongoing legal proceedings.
The 15-year-old mother is currently receiving essential psychosocial support from both police officers and social workers while the investigation is underway.
