By Leonard Kamugisha Akida,
NATIONAL
The police in Entebbe are holding Denis Kutesa, an intern nurse at Entebbe Grade B hospital on allegations of rape of two female patients at the hospital.
The Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesman ASP Luke Owoyesigyire said that Kutesa was arrested on Saturday, 18th February, 2023.
It is alleged that the suspect 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,” ASP Owoyesigyire said
Police alleges that there may be possibilities of more victims of Kutesa urging 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,” he said
Police says that the safety and security of patients in hospitals are of utmost importance pledging to work closely with all stakeholders to stop occurrences of such incidents in the near future.
By Press time, Kutesa was being detained at Entebbe Central Police Station on charges of rape and attempted rape.
