A 46-year-old woman was reportedly raped and robbed of her money in the Omusati Region on Tuesday.

According to Omusati Regional Commander Commissioner Ismael Basson of the Namibian Police Force (NamPol), the incident occurred around 03h00 at Okafitu Kasisiya village in the Outapi Constituency.

It is alleged that the suspect entered the complainant’s room, of which the door was closed but not locked, undressed the victim, and forcefully had sexual intercourse with her.

‘The suspect further punched and slapped the victim and stole N.dollars 200 from the victim’s jacket pocket, before fleeing,’ he said.

Basson added that the suspect is known but isyet to be arrested.

Police investigations into the matter continue.

Source: The Namibia News Agency