BY JOACKIM KULE
The police in the Rwenzori East Policing Region (Kasese district) are holding a 12- year –old girl on allegations of grievously attempting to murder a toddler.
SP Nelson Tumushime, the Regional Police Spokesperson told the press that the incident happened yesterday in Kidodo Cell of the Central Division in Kasese Municipality as the victim and suspect were playing in their compound.
According to him, the suspect who is also a minor allegedly used a knife to injure a two and half year – old baby boy.
According to Tumushime, when police heard about the incident, they swung into action, apprehended the suspect and took the injured toddler to Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment.
He revealed that they were still processing the suspect’s file so that it is sent to the Resident State Attorney for sanctioning.
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