The Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, and Omusati regions have recorded a decline in crime-related incidents during the Christmas period.

However, those topping the chart are rape and suicide.

Two rape cases were recorded at Ohangwena on Christmas Eve.

It is alleged that a 56-year-old woman who was returning home from cuca shops at around eleven o'clock in the night was raped by two youths, ages 20 and 22. 

One allegedly held her down while the other one raped her. The duo left behind evidence that led to their identification and subsequent arrest.

They are expected to appear in the Eenhana Magistrate's Court tomorrow.

A 32-year-old woman from Eembadalunga village was also raped while walking home by a known suspect, who has not yet been arrested.

In the Oshikoto Region, police are investigating a case of kidnapping after a 16-year-old was kidnapped in the Onethindi-Oniipa area by two men.

It is alleged that the victim was walking alone when she was forcefully loaded into the car, where the suspects sexually violated her before dropping her off at her home and speeding off.

Police are looking for the owner of a red Ford Bantam with registration number N40756O in connection with the crime.

At Cham-cham, a 21-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a known suspect while on her way home from cuca shops. The suspect reportedly hit her with a stick before forcefully taking her to his house and raping her. The police are on the hunt for his arrest.

In the Omusati Region, police recorded one case of murder after a man was stabbed to death at Okaku Kaambandja village after a quarrel with another man.

The suspect has been arrested.

The region also recorded three cases of housebreaking in Outapi, Oshikuku, and Onadjamba.

On Christmas Eve, police in the Oshana Region recorded two suicides: a 34-year-old domestic worker in Oshikweyo village and a 23-year-old woman in Okakukanangula.

No foul play is suspected in both incidents.