Girl, 10, hospitalised after allegedly drinking traditional gin

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2024-12-11

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OSHAKATI, 11 DEC (NAMPA) – A minor girl has reportedly been hospitalised after consuming half a litre of traditional gin in Ongwediva on Monday.
Namibian Police Force Oshana crime investigations coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Fredrick Ndjadila said the victim is 10 years old and was discovered around 12h00 on Monday.
According to Ndjadila, the girl allegedly went to the neighbour’s house and sneaked into the traditional storeroom to look for fo...

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