Case of man accused of raping stepdaughter postponed to October

REHOBOTH, 25 SEP – A man arrested on 31 August for allegedly raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter in Rehoboth, made his third appearance in the Rehoboth Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
The 31-year-old accused appeared in front of Magistrate Desire Kamboua on a charge of rape and his case was postponed to 09 October for the finalisation of his legal aid application.
It is alleged that he raped the girl and threatened to strangle and kill her. He allegedly fell asleep after the incident and the victim fled the scene and informed her aunt, who then reported the matter to the police.
The accused was once again denied bail because of the serious nature of the case and because granting of bail at this stage would not be in the public interest.
The accused was informed of his right to apply for bail through a formal application. The investigation into the matter is still at an early stage.
Public Prosecutor Zibiho Hillia Munzenze appeared for the State.
The accused is held at the Rehoboth Police Station holding cells.
(NAMPA)