Summary:
- Elly Maate, the Kigezi region Police spokesperson confirmed the incident and stated that both suspects are currently detained at Kabale Central Police station.
KABALE: Police in Kabale District have arrested two individuals suspected of human trafficking and aggravated defilement.
The suspects, identified as Tumanye Steven (33), a businessman from Kashamunyoro village, Kitumba Sub County, and Ahimbisibwe Judith (41), a peasant from Rwakashende village, Kyanamira Sub County, both in Kabale District, are accused of committing these offenses against a 13-year-old girl, a pupil at Kicumbi Primary School and resident of Nyamarindira village, Kamuganguzi Sub County in Kabale District.
According to the police report, on August 12, 2024, at around 12:00 PM, suspect Tumanye, visited Nyamarindira village in Kamuganguzi Sub County, Kabale District, looking for workers.
He encountered the victim at her parents’ home and convinced her to work as a maid, promising her better monthly pay.
The victim agreed and was trafficked from Nyamarindira village to Rwakashende village, Kyanamira Sub County, without her parents’ knowledge or consent, where she began working as a maid.
Upon arrival, Tumanye introduced the victim to her household chores and asked her to stay with his sister, Ahimbisibwe Judith, which the victim accepted.
On August 13, 2024, Tumanye visited Ahimbisibwe’s home in Rwakashende and found the victim in the bedroom. He promised her better pay and mentioned that he would marry her in the future.
On August 15, 2024, the Tumanye returned to Rwakashende at around 2:00 PM and found the victim home alone. He convinced her to enter the house and again had sexual intercourse with her.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi region Police spokesperson confirmed the incident and stated that both suspects are currently detained at Kabale Central Police station.
He said that a case file of aggravated trafficking and aggravated defilement (CRB 632/2024) was opened, the scene of the crime was visited by D/SP Mukama Hakim (District CID Officer), SOCO, and other SGBV detectives, Relevant witness statements were obtained, exhibits were retrieved from the scene, and the suspects were arrested.
He warned parents asking them to be responsible for their children, counsel and advise them to become future citizens.
CUE IN MAATE……ON TRAFFICKERS……..RR/ENG//
