Police in Oyam District have arrested a 23-year-old man, identified as Okwir Isaac, over the alleged aggravated defilement of his one-year-and-five-month-old daughter.
The incident reportedly occurred on November 2, 2026, in Abuli Village, Ocini Parish, Kamdini Sub-county.
According to North Kyoga Regional Police spokesperson SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, the suspect allegedly picked up the child from her mother, Adong Kevin, at around midday but failed to return with her.
After searching unsuccessfully, the mother alerted the village LC1 chairperson, who mobilised residents to look for the child.
The suspect reportedly returned home around midnight without the child and was subsequently taken to Kamdini Police Station.
The following morning, the child was discovered in a bush and rushed to Atapara Hospital for medical attention.
Police have since launched investigations into the alleged aggravated defilement. A blood-stained shirt believed to belong to the suspect was recovered, while blood and swab samples were collected for forensic examination.
SP Okema said investigations are ongoing and the case file will be submitted to the Resident State Attorney for legal guidance.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.
