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- Dec 16, 2025
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Police in Rukungiri have arrested a 30 year old businesswoman accused of defiling a 15 year old secondary school student.
The suspect, identified as Caroline Akankwasa, a resident of Rwabuteneka Cell, Kagashe Ward in Rukungiri Municipality, was arrested following allegations that she had sexual intercourse with the minor.
According to police, Akankwasa allegedly invited the student to her home, where she is accused of having sexual intercourse with him before giving him money.
Police have opened investigations into the allegations, and the suspect remains in custody as the case is processed in accordance with the law.
Ugandan law treats sexual activity involving a child below the age of 18 as a serious criminal offence, regardless of the child’s consent or whether money or other benefits were offered.
The suspect, identified as Caroline Akankwasa, a resident of Rwabuteneka Cell, Kagashe Ward in Rukungiri Municipality, was arrested following allegations that she had sexual intercourse with the minor.
According to police, Akankwasa allegedly invited the student to her home, where she is accused of having sexual intercourse with him before giving him money.
Police have opened investigations into the allegations, and the suspect remains in custody as the case is processed in accordance with the law.
Ugandan law treats sexual activity involving a child below the age of 18 as a serious criminal offence, regardless of the child’s consent or whether money or other benefits were offered.