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Police in Obongi District have detained two of their own officers on allegations of aiding the escape of suspects from custody at Obongi Central Police Station.
According to the Uganda Police Force, the officers, whose identities have not yet been disclosed, were on duty when two suspects managed to escape while being escorted for a short call early in the morning.
The North West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson, Collins Asea, said the incident occurred at around 6:50 am when the suspects were taken to the latrine. During that time, the suspects reportedly managed to open their handcuffs and escape.
The escapees have been identified as Juma Rasual, who is accused of attempted rape, and Ibrahim Wongita, who is accused of rape.
Police say the two officers who were on duty at the time have since been arrested and charged in connection with the escape, as investigations continue into whether there was negligence or deliberate assistance.
Meanwhile, police have called upon the local community to cooperate with security agencies by reporting any information that could lead to the arrest of the escapees.
One of the suspects, Wongita, a 21-year-old businessman and resident of Mundu Cell in Obongi Town Council, is alleged to have raped a 16-year-old pupil on March 21, 2026, at around 3:00 am as she was returning home from a nightclub.
According to the Uganda Police Force, the officers, whose identities have not yet been disclosed, were on duty when two suspects managed to escape while being escorted for a short call early in the morning.
The North West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson, Collins Asea, said the incident occurred at around 6:50 am when the suspects were taken to the latrine. During that time, the suspects reportedly managed to open their handcuffs and escape.
The escapees have been identified as Juma Rasual, who is accused of attempted rape, and Ibrahim Wongita, who is accused of rape.
Police say the two officers who were on duty at the time have since been arrested and charged in connection with the escape, as investigations continue into whether there was negligence or deliberate assistance.
Meanwhile, police have called upon the local community to cooperate with security agencies by reporting any information that could lead to the arrest of the escapees.
One of the suspects, Wongita, a 21-year-old businessman and resident of Mundu Cell in Obongi Town Council, is alleged to have raped a 16-year-old pupil on March 21, 2026, at around 3:00 am as she was returning home from a nightclub.