The Territorial Police in Kamuli, arrested and charged to court Jjingo Muhammad, a 43-year-old, farmer and businessman of Mbulamuti Town Council, in Kamuli district, for the alleged Aggravated Defilement of a 13-year-old, primary pupil.
The findings gathered indicate that, the victim’s mother had left her daughter at home with a phone to communicate with her while she travelled to Kampala for a business trip.
Upon her return on May 31, 2024, the mother found her daughter in possession of Ugx 10,000 (Ten thousand shillings), which she had not left with her.
Upon interrogation, she revealed to her mother that the money was given to her by the suspect, who had been defiling her from his home.
She added how he caused her to swallow emergency contraceptive pills, to avoid getting pregnant.
The case was promptly reported to the police, and the suspect was arrested and detained at the Kamuli Central Police Station (CPS) for investigation.
The scene of the crime has been visited and documented, and relevant statements obtained from witnesses.
The suspect was produced before the Kamuli Magistrate’s Court on June 7, 2024, and has been remanded in custody, as the investigation continues.
