The Territorial Police in North Kyoga Region and Kole CPS have in custody 4 suspects for the alleged conspiracy and gang rape of a 17 year old, female juvenile and assault of two male friends, who were escorting her back home, from a disco, on the 9.06.2024 at around 3am, at Ocokan cell, Akwirididi Ward in Aboke Town Council.
The findings gathered indicate that the victim left the disco, in the company of her two male friends, who were escorting her home. They were, however, attacked by a group of men, who assaulted the two boys and chased them, leaving the girl victim behind. Immediately after, they grabbed the victim and took her to the house of their accomplice, called Okot, where they gang-raped her.
The victim was, however, rescued by police and the LCI Chairperson, who swiftly responded, after getting a complaint from one of the victim’s male friend. They surrounded the home and arrested the 4 suspects, red-handed with the victim. These include; Okello Martin, a 23 year old, resident of Akaidebe “A” cell, Kibwota Bernard, a 25 year old, resident of Atek village, Otiang Patrick aged 23, from Akaidebe village and Nam Aron, a 20 year old, resident of Akaidebe.
The victim was rushed to Aboke Hospital for Post-rape treatment. Efforts are in place to trace for Okot, the owner of the house and other accomplices. We are treating the matter as a priority and are pursuing all leads, including DNA and other scientific tests, against the samples taken from the victim and suspects.
We remain committed to pursuing every incident of sexual violence against the girl child. And further ensure that the perpetrators are punished before the courts of law.
SCP Enanga Fred
Police Spokesperson
10th June 2024
