By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Deputy LC5 Chairperson, Kiruhura district has been arrested on allegations of raping a 20 year old student of Bishop Stuart University located in Western Uganda 3½ km from Mbarara City Headquarters.
Atuhaire Adson was arrested last week shortly after the alleged rape that took place in the evening of 8th September, 2023 within Mbarara City.
According to police spokesperson, Atuhaire who is 30 years old met the victim at around 2pm and exchanged contacts in Rwentondo, Kakoba ward, in Mbarara City, after she had given them direction, to Golden Leaf Bar.
Atuhaire and another person were driving a Toyota Premio, registration number UAT 238Q.
Later that evening, he called the victim and offered to take her out for an evening. He picked her from the hostel at Kakoba Kyapatoni cell, went and bought groceries and snacks.
“On their way back, the suspect took a different route and along the way, raped the victim,” says Enanga.
He says the matter was reported to police, and the suspect arrested. His motor vehicle was also impounded.
The suspect is currently detained at Mbarara City Central Police Station as investigations continue.
“We would like to warn young women to be extra cautious, when moving out with strangers, especially when alone. The victim was particularly vulnerable, when the suspect took a different direction and raped her,” Enanga advises.
