The Police in East Kyoga region, Amuria district, are holding a one Otude James, a 53-year-old peasant for allegedly raping his biological mother.
The Police spokesperson, Fred Enanga has said that Otude was seriously injured by the angry mob that assaulted him for attacking and raping his 100-year-old, biological mother. The incident is said to have happened on September 8, 2023 at around 11:00pm, at Olitoi cell, Asamuk Trading centre in Amuria district.
Police said that the suspect who stays with his mother in the same homestead, was leaving a single life, after separating with his wife.
“Upon returning home at around 11:00pm, Otude found his mother already asleep in her grass thatched house and forced himself through the weak door. He grabbed his mother’s hands and tied them with a mosquito net and raped her immediately,” Enanga said.
After the shameful act, Enanga adds that Otude left his mother in a weak state. The matter was reported to police and the victim was rushed to Asamuk Health Centre for medical attention.
Police rescued the suspect from an angry mob, and also transported him to Asamuk Health Centre for treatment.
Upon recovery, Enanga says Otude will be charged with Rape and Incest.
“The act is a serious abomination that is unheard of, where a son instead of protecting his elderly and vulnerable mother, victimised her in one of the most shameful and inhumane acts,” he said.
“We must respect and protect elders in our society, from all forms of elder abuse and prevent them from being preyed upon, because they are most vulnerable.
We are confident that the police in East Kyoga and Amuria district, has prioritized the safety of the victim, in coordination with the Sexual and Gender Based Violent Unit of CID Headquarters. And will further pursue justice on behalf of the victim,” he added.