Police in Kabalagala are investigating circumstances under which a four year old child went missing on March 24th, 2023 in Okiring zone of Kibuli Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala District.
The victim has been identified as Odoi Hannington Daniel disappeared at around 3:00 pm on Friday while on his way to buy a a chapati for a neighbour.
According to his father Hannington Odoi, his son was in the company of a six year old child identified as Sowedi Mukisa to buy a chapati for Sowedi’s father.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson says the two children were confronted by a man dressed in a black T-shirt who lured them into riding on his bicycle.
“The man led them to a certain area in Okiring zone, where he instructed Sowedi to go back home, leaving Daniel with him. Later, when Sowedi returned to the area with Daniel’s brother, Wilson, both Daniel and the man were missing,” said Owoyesyire in a statement.
He explains that police have processed the scene and visited the location.
“The suspect is still at large, and investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the disappearance. CCTV footage of the two juveniles passing by the area has been viewed, and the police are asking anyone with any information about the matter to come forward and assist with the investigations,” he said.
He called for calm and cooperation from the public during the ongoing investigation, saying that the safety and security of citizens, especially children, are of the utmost importance to the police force.