Police in Wakiso District have arrested a boda boda rider accused of allegedly defiling his 13-year-old stepdaughter in Kasangati Town Council.
The suspect, identified as Ronald Mayanja, a resident of Lutete Village, Kumunana Zone, Nangabo Parish, is currently being held at Kasangati Central Police Station as investigations continue.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Rachael Kawala, the victim’s mother died when the girl was six years old and she was subsequently taken in by her stepfather, who raised her alongside his biological children.
Preliminary findings indicate that the suspect allegedly repeatedly defiled the victim between the ages of 12 and 13.
“Police received information about the incident and responded accordingly. The suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue,” SP Kawala said.
Police said the case is being investigated as aggravated defilement.
Kawala condemned all forms of violence and violations against children and urged the public to report suspected abuse cases to the relevant authorities to enable timely intervention and protection of children.
