The suspect, identified as Chingi Mukisi of Hill Park Compound, is currently in police custody following the incident in Kashitu Compound.
According to Western Province Police Commanding Officer Rae Hamoonga, the incident occurred around 02:00 hours when a 28-year-old woman was sleeping in her house with her two children.
Police say Mukisi allegedly broke into the house and hid inside. The woman woke up after the lights in the house went off and discovered the suspect inside the room.
It is alleged that Mukisi attacked the woman and attempted to rape her. The woman resisted and called for help, attracting the attention of nearby family members who rushed to the house.
The suspect then fled from the scene.
During the struggle, the woman sustained injuries and was later issued with a medical report form. Police officers who visited the house also confirmed signs of forced entry.
A few hours later, Mukisi reportedly returned to the same area to search for coins and other items he had dropped during the incident.
Family members who had earlier responded to the woman’s cries recognized him and alerted the police. Officers arrived at the scene and arrested the suspect.
Mukisi remains in police custody and is expected to appear in court. Police say investigations into the matter are ongoing.
