The Police in Gulu City are holding one of their own for allegedly defiling two underaged girls, aged 12 and 13.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns about the abuse of authority.
The police Spokesperson Fred Enanga while addressing journalists in Kampala on Monday said the 36 year old suspect on October 23th lured two siblings who had gone to harvest sweet potatoes from the garden in Achora village into his house.
"As the victims were waiting for a motorcycle to transport the sweet potatoes home, the suspect called them to his house and locked them inside. He ordered the 13 year old to climb the bed and defiled her in front of the young sibling. After that, he turned against the young sister aged 12 and ordered her to climb the bed and also defiled her." - Fred Enanga narrated.
He continued ''The matter came into the attention of the police which swung in and had the suspect arrested for the double defilement of the two siblings."
Mr Enanga condemned the manner in which their officer, who is a public official, behaved and urged parents to train their young children especially girls in child resistance skills.
"Officers are public officials who are expected to be role models to young girls but instead guardians and role models are the one victimizing young girls. We strongly condemn such behaviour." - He added.
