In Summary: Police in Budaka District are investigating an alleged rape and robbery after an unidentified assailant reportedly broke into a home in Mugiti Sub-county, threatened a 19-year-old woman and her child with a knife and panga, and stole Shs100,000. No arrest had been made by the time of filing this report.
Budaka, Uganda — Police in Budaka District are investigating an alleged rape and robbery in which a 19-year-old woman was reportedly sexually assaulted by an unidentified man who broke into her home in the early hours of Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 3:30am in Nyanza North Village, Mugiti Sub-county, when the suspect allegedly gained entry into the woman’s house.
According to a police report, the woman’s husband, a 32-year-old boda-boda rider, had left home at about 10pm on Friday to work in Kamonkoli, leaving her and their child at home.
The suspect reportedly entered the house, switched off the lights and shone a torch at the woman before threatening her with a knife held against her neck.
He allegedly demanded money and, when she said she had none, threatened to harm her child with a panga. Fearing for the child’s safety, the woman reportedly handed over Shs100,000 to the attacker.
The suspect also demanded her mobile money PIN. After reportedly checking the account and finding no money, he allegedly forced her into sex under threats before leaving the house. Police said the suspect warned the woman that he would return.
Police launch investigations
Speaking to DailyExpress, Bukedi North Police spokesperson ASP Wilfred Kyempasa said the scene of crime had not yet been visited by the time of filing this report.
He said no suspect had been arrested and investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident and identify the assailant.
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