Arrested for rape of a minor

Investigations are ongoing into complaints received by police on the alleged abuse of a minor at Otjimbingwe.

Erongo regional crimes coordinator, Erastus Iikuyu confirmed that the suspect who was identified as Simon Theofilus Tjombe (44), stands charged with rape of a 15-year-old girl on three occasions in August. Tjombe was arrested and appeared at the Karibib Magistrate Court on Friday 23 August.