Kangai Town Council Police Station in Dokolo district is investigating a case of alleged abduction reported on February 11.
The incident is reported to have occurred at around 4 am at Agai Ward, Angai Cell, Kangai town council, Dokolo.
Oyo Robert, 28, a resident of the above area reported that his wife, Muwandu Peace, 28; a housewife and prayer intercessor left their bedroom at around 4 am to go outside. She did not return.
After waiting for about an hour, the husband became concerned and went outside to check on her.
He found her lessu cloth and sandals scattered within the compound, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema said.
SP Okema, PRO for North Kyoga Region, added that Oyo conducted a search around the home, including the toilet, bathroom, and nearby neighbors’ homes, but she was not seen.
“He then proceeded to Kangai Town Council Police Station and reported a suspected abduction.
“Later the same day at about 9:30 am, the victim was discovered by a passerby in a forested area in Alit Cell, Angai Ward. Community members alerted police, who responded and found the victim unconscious, with her hands, legs, and mouth tied using nylon ropes and a black kavera.
She was rescued and conveyed to Kangai Health Centre III for medical management.
The following suspects have been identified and arrested to assist with investigations: Atim Morris Ocen, 58, Manager of Alit Natural Forest Reserve, and Odur Joel, 39; a peasant farmer, both residents of Kangai town council.
Upon receipt of the report, a case file of abduction was registered at Kangai town Council Police Station and statements were recorded from relevant witnesses.
The crime scene was visited and properly documented by the District CID Officer Dokolo together with Scene of Crime personnel led by D/AIP Obura Stephen.
The victim was recovered from the forest in Alit Cell and immediately conveyed to Kangai Health Centre III for treatment, and Police Form 3 was issued to facilitate medical examination.
A K9 unit was deployed to assist in tracking, and the canine led officers to the home of one of the suspects, which guided the ongoing investigations.
Exhibits including nylon ropes and a black kavera used to restrain the victim were recovered, documented, and secured as evidence.
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