By Leonard Kamugisha Akida,
MUKONO
Police in Mukono is investigating a case of child theft which happened in Kikulu village, Sonde zone, Goma Division, Mukono District on April 13, in the morning.
The victim, Ahammed Nsinbe, 3 and a half years was according to his father, Juma Kayongo 44, was taken from their home where he was left under the care of maids and a shamba boy.
Tragically, the shamba boy, identified as Sserwadda Sulaiman, deceived the maids into believing that he had been instructed to take the child. Consequently, the child was handed over to Sulaiman, who subsequently disappeared with him.
In response to this distressing situation, the Mukono Division Police swiftly took action and two suspects; the maids who were involved in incident namely Joanitah Nabagala, 29 and Doreen Namutala, 30 were arrested.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire said the suspect was apprehended in Mbale and the child was safely rescued.
“Through diligent efforts, the victim has been safely recovered from Mbale. Additionally, the suspect, Sserwadda Sulaiman, has been apprehended and is currently detained at Mbale Police Station pending transportation to Seeta for further legal proceedings,” he said.
