Emmanuel Okori, a 45-year-old sugarcane cutter and a block Askari at Madhivani sugarcane plantations is facing charges of defilement after he was found “enjoying” a 4-year-old girl in his rented room.
The chocking incident happened Tuesday, March 12, at around 3pm when the accused person lured the minor with a chapati of five hundred shillings in his rented house located in Nairo cell in Kakira Town Council Jinja district.
According to police, the challenging story was exposed by a 70-year-old woman, identified as Auma Neko, a cleaner in Kakira Town Council, who while executing her lawful duty heard the voice of a girl desperately crying for help in Okori’s house.
“The old woman entered Okori’s house to find out what exactly was taking place, and to her disappointment met Okori naked sleeping on the victim,” said SP James Mubi, the Kiira region police spokesperson.
Mubi said Okori attempted to bribe the ageing woman with five thousand shillings, but she bitterly declined, making an alarm that attracted residents.
“Residents notified Kakira police, that immediately swang into action and arrested the suspect,” Mubi added, noting that Okori is charged with aggravated defilement.
The officer told this publication that the victim is soon to be examined medically, and the mental status of the suspect shall be established.
Mubi commended that the old woman should be appreciated like the boda boda man in the case of the Ndiga clan leader murder case, who was awarded a medal by President Museveni for his determination.
“Police is very grateful for the spirit of love and care exhibited by the old woman. She deserves appreciation by the Council of Kakira Town Council and Jinja District local Government Council among other well wishers,” said Mubi.
On top of aggravated defilement, the suspect (Okori) is charged with bribery as the five thousand note that was found in his hands trying to bride the old woman has been exhibited.
