The Kajansi Territorial Police, in collaboration with the Directorate of Crime Intelligence, have successfully rescued Sserwada Lucas, a one-and-a-half-year-old child, who was kidnapped by the maid Nakija Prossy, aged 20, on 10th July 2024 from his home in Ngobe Zone, Bunamwaya.
It is alleged that Nakija, who had been living with the family for two weeks, left the house with the child and a bag on the day of the incident. Upon realizing that the child was missing, his father, Nimrod Mugaga, reported the disappearance to Ngobe Police. The case was immediately taken up by the Kajansi Police in collaboration with the Directorate of Crime Intelligence (DCI), who commenced an investigation to trace the suspect.
During the investigation, the team arrested Kayanga Allan, aged 20, in Luzira, who has been identified as Nakija’s boyfriend. Further investigations led the team to the Mayuge landing site, where Nakija was apprehended with the child, who was found alive and in good condition, as she attempted to cross over to the next island.
The motive for the kidnapping is still unknown. Efforts are ongoing to interview the suspects for more details. We commend the dedicated team of detectives from the Directorate of Crime Intelligence for their swift response, which led to the successful rescue of the child. The suspects are currently detained at Kajansi Police Station as investigations continue.
More details will be provided as soon as they are available.
ASP Luke Owoyesigyire
Deputy Public Relations Officer
Kampala Metropolitan Police