Healthcare Worker In Custody Over Raping Pregnant Patient

Posted by: lukwago J in News July 31, 2020

esidents of Kamwokya were left in shock when police officers attached to Kira road police station arrested and detained a 32 year old healthcare worker identified as Tumwesigye Wilson for allegedly raping a pregnant patient at Kamwokya Christian Caring Community (KCCC) clinic.

Tumwesigye a radiographer at the Kamwokya based clinic, KCCC is currently detained in Katalya Prison, Mityana road.

During the audiovisual electronic session at Buganda Road Court presided by Magistrate Tuhimbise Valerian, the prosecution inform court that police already launched investigation into the incident.

The magistrate was forced to adjourn the matter to 18^th August 2020 for committal of the suspect to High Court once police completes investigations.

On 21^st July, court read charges of rape to the suspect, however, he was unable to appeal because he is charged with capital offense.

Prosecution confirmed that on 29^th March 2020, the pregnant woman visited the Kamwokya based clinic seeking for medical treatment, the healthcare worker took advantage by performing a sexual act with her without her consent.

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