Man arrested over sodomy of two male juveniles

The suspect has since been identified as Mutabazi Deo, a 30-year-old male adult from Mutundwe Wabiyinja zone, Bunamwaya division.

According to the Police, a week ago, Mutabazi called the two victims to his room, lubricated their anuses with oil, and sodomised them. Concerned neighbours alerted the parents to the victims, who tipped the area defence secretary, LCI, who responded immediately.

During arrest, the suspect was found with two other male juveniles, aged 10 and 13, seated on a hidden bench with lubricated anuses, pending sodomy. The suspect was arrested on charges of aggravated defilement and indecent assault.

Such incidents of sexual abuse against young boys and teenagers clearly reveal the dangers male juveniles face in the community.

Police said they would ensure that all perpetrators of child sexual trafficking, sodomy, and other forms of physical abuse targeting young boys and male teenagers are held accountable for their crimes.

According to the 2022 Police Crime Report, the number of crimes committed in the country increased dramatically in 2022 when compared to the previous year.

The report indicated that the number of offences grew by more than 18% in one year compared to the previous one.

"A total of 231,653 cases were reported in 2022, up from 1960–81 in 2021. Thefts increased by 41% to 61508 from 43583 in 2021, while assaults increased by 9% from 29317 to 32041," the report revealed.

Domestic violence instances grew by 1% to 17698 from 17533 reported in 2021, while breakings increased by 36% to 13826 from 10,148 the previous year, according to the data.

Child-related offences saw the greatest increase in the number of instances committed and reported to police, up 55% from 8681 to 13489.

Robbery instances increased by 30% in 2022, from 5275 to 6854, while killings increased by 3%, to 4043 from 3912 reported the previous year, 2021.