Crime

Teacher, 26, arrested for defiling 12-yr-old pupil in Mbale

The mother told police that the teacher had been allegedly luring her daughter to come to school at 5 am for coaching, and it was during these sessions that he took advantage of the minor on several occasions.

MBALE, UGANDA: Police in Mbale City are holding 26-year-old teacher for defiling a 12-year-old primary six pupil at Nabuyonga Primary School, a Government-Owned School found in Mbale District.

According to Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region Police Spokesperson, police arrested the suspect identified as Joel Situma after receiving a report from the victim’s mother.

The mother told police that the teacher had been allegedly luring her daughter to come to school at 5 am for coaching, and it was during these sessions that he took advantage of the minor on several occasions.

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The suspect is currently in custody at Mbale Central Police Station, and a medical examination has been conducted to ascertain the claims from the victim’s mother.

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Police said they are awaiting advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) before proceeding to charge Situma with aggravated defilement.



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