Summary:
- Bekunda revealed that last year alone, a staggering 13,144 juveniles fell victim to defilement, with a disheartening 97 cases involving perpetrators who were the victims’ own parents, 90 cases perpetrated by guardians, and 211 instances by teachers.
KABALE: Kabale District Woman MP Hopeful, Ankunda Grace Bekunda Bwesigye has called upon parents to be vigilant guardians of their children during the current holiday period, warning of lurking predators seeking to exploit vulnerable youngsters.
In her addresses at several events on Sunday, including the Mary’s Day festivities at St. Phillip’s C.O.U Bugongi and the thanksgiving ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bishop Kivengere Girls’ School in Muyebe, Bekunda underscored the grim reality that many children have become prey to appalling atrocities such as rape, substance abuse, and theft.
Highlighting a sobering statistic from the police crime report, Bekunda revealed that last year alone, a staggering 13,144 juveniles fell victim to defilement, with a disheartening 97 cases involving perpetrators who were the victims’ own parents, 90 cases perpetrated by guardians, and 211 instances by teachers. Tragically, even children with disabilities were not spared, as the report indicated 131 cases of defilement among this vulnerable group.
CUE IN GRACE BEKUNDA…..ON PARENTS……RR//
During her visit to St. James Nyamyerambiko C.O.U parish on the same day, where fundraising events for Nyamyerambiko Primary School and Bugomora Primary School were being held, Bekunda didn’t just stop at addressing the harrowing issue of child safety. She also seized the opportunity to draw attention to pressing infrastructural needs in the community.
Bekunda implored government officials to urgently intervene in the deplorable state of Nyabushabi road, particularly emphasizing the dire consequences it poses during the rainy season. By prioritizing infrastructural improvements, Bekunda stressed, the safety and accessibility of the community could be significantly enhanced, further fortifying the protective shield around its most vulnerable members.
