By Enos Masereka,
Police in Kasese district has arrested a 16-year-old boy for allegedly defiling a three- year-old minor.
The suspect was arrested last evening from Kikonzo Cell of the Central Division in Kasese Municipality.
Mr. Oniz Masereka, who is an old brother to the victim, said at around 3:30pm, as the child was playing within their compound, they heard her making a louder voice that attracted the family members, they found the suspect red-handed while holding the minor on the thighs.
He said after the incident, they immediately grabbed both the suspect and the victim and handed them to police for further investigations.
Hon.John Siriwayo, the Municipal Councilor representing the area, who strongly condemned the act asked Police to expedite investigations so that the suspect can be prosecuted. Hon. Siriwayo speaking….
Mr. Joachim Bwakya, the Acting Officer in-charge of Kasese Central Police Station confirmed having received the suspect in their custody.
Mr. Bwakya speaking…….
Earlier, Siriwayo attributed such acts to the influence of alcoholic and other associated drugs within the members of the community. END.