On Monday, representatives from the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development and the National Youth Council paid a visit to the Amolatar district.
Their visit was intended to ensure justice for the 14-year-old girl who was allegedly defiled by Isaac Angura.
Angura is the official driver for Geoffrey Ocen Kiring, chairman of the Amolatar District LC5.
Mercy Kanyesigye led the Legal Affairs team to the victim’s residence in Olake village, Alemere parish, Amolatar district.
However, the victim’s father, Godfrey Odur, refused to allow them access to the victim or any information about the defilement case.
Kanyesigye stated that the Ministry became interested in the case after receiving reports that the suspect’s and victim’s parents attempted to reach an agreement with the police.
She warned against interfering with the case, stating that it is a capital offence that must be tried in court to ensure justice is served.
She stated that, as mandated, the National Youth Council will conduct a thorough investigation and reach a conclusion.
Joel Ambrose Otema, the area LC1 in Olake village, criticized the victim’s parents’ actions and accused Odur of failing to report the incident to his office.
Otema said he was surprised to hear about the incident on local radio, especially since it happened in his area.
He stated that aggravated defilement is a capital offense that must not be compromised.
Tweheyo Mable, the officer in charge of the Criminal Intelligence Department at Amolatar Central Police Station, informed the legal team that the case had already been referred to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.
According to police, Angura allegedly defiled the girl in the bush on Wednesday night.
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