Deputy KMP Spokesman, Luke Owoyesigyire.
A four-year-old boy has been rescued and a suspect arrested after allegedly kidnapping the child from a neighbour’s home and demanding Shs 3 million for his release, Kampala Metropolitan Police said.
The suspect, identified only as Ngabo, was arrested in Ggaba following investigations into the disappearance of Katongole Amir from Buziga Village in Makindye Division, Kampala District.
The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. on November 11. Preliminary investigations indicate that Ngabo had previously worked for the boy’s mother in her money-lending business.
“The suspect, who was previously employed by the victim’s mother in a money-lending business, allegedly took the child from a neighbour’s residence and later demanded UGX 3 million for his release,” ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy public relations officer, said in a statement issued on November 13.
Police said officers launched investigations and a search operation after the child was taken. The suspect was later found in Ggaba, where the boy was rescued.
“The suspect and the rescued child are currently at Kabalagala Police Station,” Owoyesigyire said. “The suspect will be processed and taken to court accordingly as investigations continue.”
Police commended the officers involved in the operation and said they remained committed to protecting lives and property.
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