Brother and sister charged with incest

Maria David

A brother and sister have been arrested in Tsumeb after their illicit relationship was discovered.

According to NamPol’s Head of Media, Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga, a 21-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man from Saamstaan settlement are facing charges of incest following the revelation that they were involved in a sexual relationship.

Kuwinga said that the situation came to light when the woman reported to the Nomtsoub Police station, alleging that she had been assaulted by her older brother after he accused her of having a boyfriend.

During the investigation, it was revealed that the two had been engaged in a sexual relationship for the past two years.

Both individuals have been arrested, and police investigations into the matter are ongoing.