Police have arrested a 40-year-old teacher who had lured his 156-year-old student into love affairs. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan deputy Police spokesperson has identified the suspect as John Kato Ssenfuma, a resident of Mukono district.
Owoyesigyire said that teacher Ssenfuma was arrested and detained at Kanyanya Police after travelling to the home of his student with intentions of defiling her.
“The arrest followed a complaint lodged by Ms. Sheilah, 26 years old, a resident of Kyebando Erisa Zone in Kawempe Division, Kampala District, who is the guardian of the 15-year-old student,” he said in a police statement.
He added; “Ms. Sheilah reported that the family became aware of Ssemfuma’s communication with the juvenile through WhatsApp messages, prompting his invitation to their premises. On January 13, 2024, Ssemfuma travelled to the designated venue and was subsequently apprehended upon arrival. An examination by a Police surgeon confirmed the well-being of the victim, as the intended activity did not transpire.”
Following a short video which went viral on social media recorded after Ssenfuma’s arrest, he was found with a number of condoms which proved his intentions to defile the student.
Owoyesigyire said that the case file had been submitted to the office of the Resident State Attorney, and the Kanyanya Police has received guidance on the next steps.
The file is pending resubmission for sanctioning, and the suspect will face charges as determined by the Prosecution.