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.
The incident occurred early Sunday morning, at around 3am, in 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.
The victim and her two friends were reportedly leaving a disco when they were attacked by a group of men. The men assaulted the two boys and chased them away, before abducting the girl. 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 quickly 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 transported to Aboke Hospital for post-rape treatment. A search is underway for Okot, the owner of the house, and any other potential accomplices.
Police spokesperson SCP Enanga Fred said the incident is being treated as a priority and that all leads are being pursued, including DNA and other scientific testing.
“We remain committed to pursuing every incident of sexual violence against the girl child,” Enanga said. “We will ensure that the perpetrators are punished before the courts of law.”
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