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A man who kidnapped a child on the evening of August 6, 2025, at around 9:00 PM from Nabiswera village, Kyangogolo parish, Nabiswera Sub-county in Nakasongola District has been arrested hiding in a bush with the 3 year old.
According to ASP, S Twiineamazima, the Police Spokesperson, Savannah region, the suspect identified as Asingwire Erisa, approximately 25 years old was tracked down to his hideout on Thursday, 7th August 2025 at about 2:00PM with the boy.
He says that the police conducted the operation following tip-off from a witness who had sighted the suspect with the victim in Nabiswera Sub County.
Asingwire had earlier demanded a ransom of Shs10 million for the release of the victim from the boy’s father, Jameson, a Manager at Nabiswera Livestock Cooperative Society.
Upon recovery, the victim was found alive, however, a mob present at the scene descended on the suspect and inflicted serious injuries.
The suspect is currently hospitalized at Nakasongola Hospital and is in critical condition.
During the operation, a mobile phone, which had been used by the suspect to demand the ransom, was recovered and is currently in custody as evidence.
A witness statement has been obtained, and investigations are ongoing
