Minors Rescued From Kidnappers

By Francis Otucu

Two children in the Greater Masaka region have been rescued from kidnappers, The Second Opinion has learnt.

John Kato, 4, a son to David Sempweju was kidnapped from his parents on January 16, 2019.

The incident happened in Kaliro Ward ‘A’ in Lyantonde Town Council. The kidnappers asked for a ransom of Shs7m. Half of the money was paid.

However, the police with the help of Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence tracked down the kidnappers. It is against the above background that Kato was recovered from Nkoowe in Wakiso district.

Yusuf Kizito Yusuf was arrested to help with investigation. He was found in possession of some money investigators believe is part of what he asked for in ransom. In fact, he led operatives to where the child was hidden.

Similarly, Aida Nabakooza, 5, was kidnapped on January 24, 2019 from her parents at Sazza Central Zone in Masaka Municipality. The kidnappers asked for a ransom of Shs300m. She has been recovered in good health and reunited with her parents.

According to Greater Masaka region police spokesperson, Lameck Kigozi, since November last year, all the five children kidnapped and later asked for ransom from their parents or relatives have been recovered alive with more than twenty suspects arrested. Others, he said, have been taken to court while others released on bond.