Summary:
- The suspect, Waggama Yusuf, a 40-year-old traditional healer, is accused of exploiting his position of trust to abuse the minor.
ENTEBBE: Police in Entebbe are investigating a case of aggravated defilement involving a minor, allegedly committed by her stepfather.
According to Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, the incident was reported by the victim’s mother, Ninsiima Sharone.
The suspect, Waggama Yusuf, a 40-year-old traditional healer, is accused of exploiting his position of trust to abuse the minor.
“We have since established that, Waggama Yusuf exploited his position of trust, telling his wife to sleep in the shrine, leaving him alone with the victim”. said Onyango.
According to Onyango, Waggama then allegedly performed a sexual act with the victim without her consent on multiple occasions.
“The second instance occurred after Waggama Yusuf tried to fight his wife, causing her to flee”. He noted.
Onyango added “The victim’s mother eventually noticed her weakness and inquired about her condition, leading to a medical checkup that revealed the victim was pregnant”.
He revealed that investigations into the matter are ongoing.
