Police official accused of rape

OPUWO – The Police at Kamanjab are investigating a case in which a 49-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a Police officer.

According to the Police report, the incident happened in the Rotsvesting location at about 21h00 on Saturday. The woman was reportedly invited to share a drink with a 51-year-old Police officer at a shebeen.The complainant agreed.Later she allegedly went into bushes a few metres away from the shebeen to urinate, and alleges that the accused followed her, forced himself on her and had sexual intercourse with her.It is alleged that the complainant sustained injuries as she tried to defend herself – but was eventually overpowered.The accused was arrested and is in Police custody.He is expected to appear in court this week.- NampaThe woman was reportedly invited to share a drink with a 51-year-old Police officer at a shebeen.The complainant agreed.Later she allegedly went into bushes a few metres away from the shebeen to urinate, and alleges that the accused followed her, forced himself on her and had sexual intercourse with her.It is alleged that the complainant sustained injuries as she tried to defend herself – but was eventually overpowered.The accused was arrested and is in Police custody.He is expected to appear in court this week.- Nampa