Man remanded in custody for alleged rape of elderly aunt

NAMPA

2024-10-01

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OSHAKATI, 01 OCT (NAMPA) – The 33-year-old man who stands accused of raping his 104-year-old aunt at Ohongo village in the Omusati Region, was remanded in custody after making a brief court appearance at Outapi on Tuesday.
Omusati Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson told Nampa the accused was denied bail and the matter was postponed to 17 February 2024.
According to Basson, the accused allegedly committed the crime on several occasions...

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