Father, 23, arrested over defilement of 17-month-old daughter in Oyam.
By Our Reporter
OYAM — Police in Oyam District have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly defiling his 17-month-old biological daughter.
The suspect, a resident of Abuli Village, Ocini Parish in Kamdini Sub-county, was arrested on November 3, 2026, following the recovery of the child in a bush.
According to North Kyoga police spokesperson, SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, the suspect picked the child from her mother at around midday on November 2 and went with her towards the trading centre.
When he failed to return, the mother reported the matter to the Local Council I chairperson, who mobilised residents to search for the child and the father.
“The suspect emerged from hiding at around midnight without the child. His explanation about the whereabouts of the child was not convincing,” SP Jimmy Okema said.
He was escorted to police and detained over the disappearance of the child.
The following morning, residents found the child in a bush. She was rushed to Atapara Hospital, where she was admitted for medical attention.
Police have since registered a case of aggravated defilement at Oyam Central Police Station.
“The scene was visited and documented by officers from Kamdini Police Station. Statements have been recorded from witnesses, and a blood-stained shirt worn by the suspect was recovered,” SP Okema said.
He added that samples were taken from the suspect at Kamdini Health Centre III and submitted to the Government Analytical Laboratory for examination. The suspect was also examined on Police Form 24A.
SP Patrick Okema described the incident as unfortunate and disturbing, and said investigations are ongoing.
“Once investigations are complete, the file will be compiled and submitted to the Resident State Attorney for perusal and legal guidance on the charge of aggravated defilement,” he said.
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