Seven-year-old boy forcefully raped by 17-year-old boy

Staff Reporter

A 17-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested after he allegedly raped a seven-year-old boy in Grootfontein.

According to Inspector Raimbert Muronga of the Namibian police, the incident of rape happened on Monday, 27 November 2023 at about 12:OO at Kaap en Bou location

“It is alleged that the seven years old boy minor victim was raped by a 17 years old Namibian male under coercive circumstances. It is reported that the incident happened at the house when the victim went to his Aunt’s house” Inspector Muronga said.

He added that the boy in the same location went to play with other kids. After returning at the Aunt’s house, the boy was summoned by the suspect who is his cousin.

“The 17-year-old called the victim into the house. The suspect grabbed the victim and committed the act by force.
The suspect was arrested and will appear today on Wednesday, at the Grootfotein magistrates court,” Inspector Muronga said.