Minor girl reportedly trafficked in Oshikoto Region

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2025-04-16

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OMUTHIYA, 16 APR (NAMPA) - A 10-year-old girl from the San community of Omutse B village in the Okankolo Constituency has safely been returned home after she was allegedly trafficked by an elderly woman late February this year.
Namibian Police Oshikoto Regional Crime Investigation Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo, informed Nampa on Tuesday the matter was only reported to the police on Monday.
He said a case of trafficking in persons...

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