A man, accused of raping his toddler son and trying to escape the long arm of the law by fleeing, has been denied bail.

The 24-year-old, who cannot be named to protect his alleged victim, made his first appearance in the Okongo Magistrate’s Court in the Ohangwena region yesterday afternoon.

His case was postponed to 28 September 2022 to allow for further police investigation and formal bail application.

The horrific crimes reportedly took place at Epangwe village in the Ohangwena region during March and on the night of 12 April while the accused was allegedly left alone at home with his 19-month-old biological son when the mother went to Okongo.

He then allegedly raped the defenceless baby.

When the mother returned the same day, she noticed the baby was not sitting or walking properly. 

She then checked the child’s private parts and saw bruises but did not suspect any sexual assault.

On the night of 12 April, the mother, the suspect and the baby went to sleep in the same room.

The mother was awoken by her son’s cries in the middle of the night, and she witnessed the horror of her life – her boyfriend raping their son. 

- vkaapanda@nepc.com.na