By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
A male intern nurse attached to Entebbe Grade B Hospital has been arrested for raping two female patients at the hospital.
According to ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations officer Kampala Metropolitan Police, Kutesa Denis was arrested on Saturday, 18th February, 2023 and is currently detained at Entebbe Central Police Station.
Kutesa identified his victims from the Gynae Ward and then drugged them using a substance suspected to be chloroform before raping them.
“Suspected chloroform substances were recovered from his place of residence at the hospital, and a letter was found where he requested to be prayed for immoral thoughts he had been experiencing,” Oweyesigyire said in a statement dated 20th February, 2023.
Police believes Kutesa could have raped more female patients and has urged all the victims to report to police.
“We urge anyone who may have been a victim to come forward and report to the nearest police station. We take all allegations of sexual assault very seriously, and we are committed to ensuring that justice is served for all victims.” Owoyesigyire says.
Police has also promised to provide more information on this case as soon as it becomes available.
