The Territorial Police in Katonga and Mpigi district, has in custody an Italian national, identified as Forouzesh Patrick, a 53 year old, former Bunamweri village, Mpigi town council, for the alleged rape of a 23 year old, maid, on the 5.09.2023 at around 5pm.

The facts gathered indicate that the suspect, met the victim at her sister’s place, who deals in chicken feed at Mpami village, and offered her a job as a house maid, at a monthly pay of Ugx 200.000/=. The victim started work the following day of 4.09.2023, but while cleaning the table, she was grabbed by the suspect, dragged into the sofa and raped. The suspect claimed it was common to have sex during rain. The victim informed her sister and on the 06.09.2023, the matter was reported at Mpigi police station. The victim was medically examined and DNA samples obtained. The suspect was arrested and examined on PF 24a.

We continue to investigate such kind of suspects who take advantage of female workers, and sexually assault them. The police in coordination with the ODPP will ensure the suspect is charged to court, to help bring justice to the victim.

SCP Enanga Fred

Police Spokesperson

12th September 2023