Mbale medical doctor detained over defilement case

The doctor, reportdely aged 45 years of age a resident of with Bujoloto, Northern city division in Mbale city.

The District Police Commander (DPC) of Northern city division, John Byamugisha says the suspect has been working with St Andrews Medical Clinic located at Bujoloto, adding that the suspect was reportedly caught red-handed having sexual intercourse with the minor in his treatment room at St, Andrew's Medical Clinic.

Byamugisha adds that the girl had left school feeling unwell and came seeking medical attention only for the suspect to prey on her. It is believed that he took advantage of the fact that the minor was not accompanied by an adult to defile her.

The DPC confirmed that the medical doctor is currently detained at Northern division central police station, waiting to appear in court to answer charges of aggravated defilement and rape.

Staff at the school are still shocked by the news of the alleged rape, more so because she was sick which was why she was referred to the health facility.

Some of the area residents who reportedly caught him in the act also claim they have heard reports of the doctor being in the habit of raping adult female patients who turn up for treatment.

If found guilty, the suspect faces lief imprisonment. The crime of defilement, created in 1990, prohibits having or attempting sexual intercourse with a girl under 18 years of age and carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.