Kiboga, (UG):- The Territorial Police in Kiboga District are holding in custody Rev. George William Luyimbazi, the Principal of Bamusuta Vocational Institute who was arrested over allegations of aggravated defilement and rape of four female students at the school.
The incidents, according to police, occurred between June and October 2024 at the institute, located in Bamusuta Cell, Kiboga Town Council.
According to the Wamala Region Police Spokesperson, Ms Racheal Kawala, preliminary findings indicate that the suspect who is also Reverend of All Saints Church in Kiboga allegedly defiled the victims at different intervals from his residence, at the church and at the school.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the suspect allegedly defiled the victims at different intervals from his residence at the church and at the school. The victims, all females aged between 16 and 18 years old,” Ms Kawala said, adding “We take these allegations very seriously and are working to ensure justice is served.”
She explained that medical examinations carried out revealed that one of the victims is currently pregnant and that the suspect was rescued by police on Wednesday after angry parents attacked him at his residence.
“He is currently being held at Kiboga police station as investigations continue,” Kawala said.
Luyimbazi’s case highlights the ongoing concern of defilement in Uganda, particularly among young girls and boys, with the police force working tirelessly to address the vice which remains a significant issue in the country.
The 2023 Uganda Police Annual Crime Report, released in February 2024, paints a disturbing picture of rising defilement cases across the country, predominantly targeting vulnerable young girls and, in some instances, boys.
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