ONGWEDIVA – A 20-year-old woman is recovering at Okahao hospital in the Omusati Region under Police guard after she was arrested on charges of concealment of birth on Thursday.
Namibian Police liaison officer in the region, Sergeant Lineekela Shikongo, identified the suspect as a grade nine pupil at the Amwaanda Combined School in the Ongandjera tribal district. She allegedly gave birth on Wednesday evening and hid the baby.The infant was recovered, alive, by family members early on Thursday.- NampaShe allegedly gave birth on Wednesday evening and hid the baby.The infant was recovered, alive, by family members early on Thursday.- Nampa
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