Police in Bwera Division, Kasese District, have arrested a 20-year-old man accused of defiling a 4-year-old girl on the evening of Tuesday, 22nd July 2026.
The suspect has been identified as Kelvin Mumbere, a resident of Buswagha Village, Mughete Parish, Kitabu Sub County.
According to Rwenzori East Regional Police Spokesperson ASP Maate Elly, the incident occurred at around 7:00 PM. It is alleged that the suspect went to the victim’s neighborhood where he found the girl playing with three other children.
He reportedly lured her away by promising to buy her bread.
Police say the suspect held the child’s hand and led her to a secluded area behind an old house where the assault allegedly took place. Afterward, he told her to return home.
Upon reaching home, the child informed her mother about what had happened. The mother immediately alerted authorities.
Maate said that Officers from Bwera Police responded swiftly, traced the suspect, and placed him under arrest. The victim was taken for medical examination and her statement was recorded.
“It is a very disturbing case involving a minor. We commend the mother and community for reporting the matter immediately, which enabled us to arrest the suspect without delay,” ASP Maate said.
He added “Investigations are ongoing and the suspect will be produced before court to answer charges of aggravated defilement once the file is complete”.
Maate asked parents and guardians to closely monitor children and report any suspicious behavior to authorities early to protect children from abuse.
