Police officer arrested over defilement of 15-year-old girl in Lugazi
A police officer in Lugazi, Uganda, has been arrested following allegations of defiling a 15-year-old girl. Local authorities are investigating the incident while the victim receives care from the Child and Family Protection Unit.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing issues regarding child safety and police accountability in the region.
Police in Lugazi Municipality, Buikwe District, have arrested and detained one of their officers over the alleged defilement of a 15-year-old girl.
Ms Hellen Butoto, the Ssezibwa Regional Police spokesperson, on Friday confirmed the arrest, saying the officer is being investigated over the alleged sexual abuse of a minor, which took place on Thursday.
"We have arrested our police officer on suspicion of defiling a minor, an act we condemn as police," Ms Butoto said.
She added that the officer was entrusted with protecting the girl but allegedly abused his authority.
Ms Butoto said the suspect will be produced in court once police investigations are complete.
She further disclosed that samples reportedly collected from the victim's body had been taken to the Government Analytical Laboratory in Wandegeya for examination to support the ongoing investigation.
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