Kabalagala Police Station has on Thursday 6 July 2023 announced the successful recovery of Engole Mark, a 4-year-old boy who was abducted from Kanyogoga Village in Bukasa Parish in Makindye Division, Kampala City, the incident occurred on 4th July 2023 at approximately 2100hrs.
According to the report filed by Basilika Jacklin, the victim’s mother, it is alleged that she was approached by her friend, Kihembo Sharon, who requested her assistance in retrieving some personal belongings left at the bodaboda stage. Trusting her friend, Jacklin agreed to accompany Sharon, taking her son Engole Mark along.
However, as Jacklin waited for their return, she received distressing information from another friend, Alenyo Grace. Grace informed her that Sharon had demanded a payment of UGX 200,000, which she claimed Jacklin owed her. Sharon insisted that only after receiving the money would she return Jacklin’s child.
Further investigations revealed that Sharon and Jacklin had been friends for approximately a year. Jacklin confirmed that she had borrowed the mentioned amount from Sharon during her pregnancy and had agreed to repay it in August, as previously discussed.
The suspect’s whereabouts remained unknown, and the motive behind the abduction appeared to stem from the disputed loan. Sharon had subsequently demanded a ransom of UGX 800,000 for the safe return of Engole Mark.
Prompt action was taken by the police, and a case of abduction was immediately opened at Kanyogoga Police Post . Statements were recorded from relevant witnesses to aid in the swift resolution of the matter.
In a breakthrough development, Kihembo Sharon was apprehended earlier on Thursday, 6th July 2023 , at Nakasero Market. Under police custody, she led the authorities to the location where she had concealed the child in Salama Makindye Division. The child has been re-united with his parents and in good health condition .
“We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the community members who provided information and assisted in the investigation. The collaboration between the police and the public played a pivotal role in the recovery of Engole Mark.
“Kabalagala Police Station remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in the area. We will continue to employ all available resources and investigative techniques to bring perpetrators of such heinous acts to justice.
“We urge the public to remain vigilant, report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station, and refrain from engaging in any form of illegal lending or borrowing, as it can lead to grave consequences.
“We once again express our heartfelt relief at the safe recovery of Engole Mark and assure the public that our efforts to maintain law and order will continue”. ASP Luke Owoyesigyire the Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy Police Spokes person tweeted.
