Recently, Minister Denis Hamson Obua directed that perpetrators of teenage pregnancy be arrested.
By Ceaser Okello
Lira – 26, October 2021: The Officer-In-Charge of Amolatar Central Police Station ASP Maximan Okello Ochan has been put behind bar.
He is alleged to have defiled a teenage girl, 14.
ASP Okello Ochan’s trouble came to light on Monday morning, after the victim’s parents tipped the Police.
The District Police Commander (DPC) Amolatar, ASP Cheptkor Jacob confirmed the arrest of their senior colleague.
ASP Cheptkor said that Okello Ochan was arrested on 25 October 2021 at Amirimiri village in Amolatar Town Council.
The DPC vowed that the Police will not leave the case until Okello faces the wrap of the Law for defiling the under age girl.
According to him, parents of the victim have already recorded statements supporting to help investigations into the matter
He (the accused) is being kept at Amolatar CPS as investigations continue vide SD Ref 18-25-10-2021.
Recently, Denis Hamson Obua who is the State minister for Sports, called for arrest of old men impregnating and defiling “toddlers”.
Obua, also the Ajuri County MP in Alebtong district was speaking as the chief guest during International Youth Day 2021, a belated fete for Alebtong. Read more:Arrest perpetrators
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