Teenager under investigation for hiding newborn baby’s body

A GIRL (17) from Ompandakani at Ondangwa in the Oshana region is under police investigation after allegedly concealing the birth of her baby.

According to the Namibian Police’s spokesperson, deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, when the teenager gave birth to a baby and hid the body.

“Her relatives became suspicious after noticing blood spots in the house when they woke up in the morning. Upon questioning, the suspect admitted that she had suffered a miscarriage,” Shikwambi said.

According to Shikwambi, the teenager’s family was reportedly unaware of her pregnancy and she had not received any antenatal care.

She has since been admitted to Onandjokwe State Hospital for medical examination.

“The fetus was transported to the Oshakati police mortuary as investigations continue,” the police spokesperson said.