Kibogha District police arrested the principal of a certain vocational institute and the Priest of All Saints Church over allegations of gross insult and rape of four female students.

The incidents occurred between June and October 2024 at the institute located in the Bamusuta cell of the Kiboga municipal council.

According to Wamala District Police Spokesperson, SP Racheal Kawala, preliminary findings indicate that the suspect allegedly defiled the victims at different intervals outside their place of residence, church and school.

SP Kawala said, “Preliminary findings indicate that the suspect allegedly defiled the victims at different intervals outside their place of residence at church and school. Medical examinations of the female victims, aged between 16 and 18, were conducted.” he said.

During a medical examination, it was determined that one of the victims was pregnant.

“We take these allegations very seriously and are working to ensure justice is served,” he said.

The suspect was rescued by police after his angry parents attacked him at his home on Wednesday and is currently being held at Kiboga police station while investigations continue.

This case highlights the ongoing concern about contamination in Uganda, especially among young girls and boys. The Uganda Police Force is working to address these cases and pollution remains a major problem in the country.

The 2023 Uganda Police Annual Crime Report, published in February 2024, paints a disturbing picture of rising pollution cases across the country. According to the report, pollution remains a major concern in Uganda, predominantly targeting vulnerable young girls and, in some cases, boys.

This alarming trend, combined with other sexual crimes, remains a top priority for law enforcement agencies grappling with consistently high numbers reported in various regions.