A seventy year old man is
being held by police in Nabilatuk district, for allegedly defiling an eight
year old juvenile.
Police has
identified the suspect as James Amongin, councilor representing people with
disability and a resident of Lodisi Cell, central ward in Nabilatuk town
council.
According to
reports, the elderly man sent the girl to pick for him a bottle of beer but
when the girl came, he grabbed her and committed the despicable act.
Police
spokesperson for Karamoja, Mike Longole says relevant statements have been
recorded and both the suspect and survivor have been subjected to medical
examinations.
Longole says
once investigations are complete, the 70 year old will be arraigned before
court to answer charges of aggravated defilement.