Three people are said to have been arrested in Kyabikuha village in Isule parish Maliba subcounty in Kasese district over marrying off a fifteen year old girl.
The Rwenzori East Region police Spokesperson, ASP Nelson Tumushime confirmed the development that saw three people arrested as the family received bride wealth from an illegal marriage.
The Kasese district Senior Probation and Social Welfare officer, Ms Zainabu Asiimwe Zainabu said the minor who had forcefully eloped with the 35 year man married two other wives, had been talked to and was willing to go back to school.
She later said, the would be husband, his father and the minor`s family reprehensive, were in police custody to help the forces to investigate what many locals have described as a disappointing forced marriage.
Ms Zainabu speaking1………
Ms Zainabu who calls for more sensitization against child marriages and defilement particularly in Isule parish in Maliba Sub County, says as an orphan and her guardian, a Rwenzururu Royal guard in detention, the minor needs physical assistance and guidance to catch up with life again. Ms Zainabu speaking2……..
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