Uganda: Kasese Police Rescue Stolen Child, Suspect Arrested

Uganda: Kasese Police Rescue Stolen Child, Suspect Arrested

Police in Kasese District have rescued an 11-month-old baby and arrested a woman accused of stealing the child, an incident that has reignited concerns about rising cases of child theft in the area.

Kasese Police Foil Child Theft, Rescue 11-Month-Old in Swift Operation

Police in Kasese District have arrested a 30-year-old woman for allegedly stealing an 11-month-old baby from its caretaker in Base Camp Lower Cell, Central Division, Kasese Municipality. The incident occurred on September 27, 2024, at around 1:30 pm when the suspect, identified as Masiika Robinah, reportedly took the child, a daughter of Masereka David, from the housemaid without the parents’ consent. Despite the caretaker’s resistance, the susp…