A man in Kabale District has been arrested by the authorities for allegedly raping his 77 year old biological mother. The man, 29, who is said to have been under the influence of marijuana threatened to kill his mother if she raised an alarm.
Afande Elly Maate, the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, confirmed the arrest of the suspect whom he says hails from Kashenyi Cell, Katenga Parish, Kamuganguzi Sub County in Kabale District.
According to Afande Maate, the man allegedly had carnal knowledge with the mother by force while in their garden at home.
“He took off immediately but was later apprehended and the victim together with the area Local Council chairperson filed a case vide SD 74/29/06/2020.” Maate told our reporter.
He confirmed that two charges of rape and incest have been preferred against him as investigations into the crimes are ongoing.
