Police through the Directorate of Criminal Intelligence has staked UGX10 million bounty for credible information that may lead to the arrest of Dr. Eron Lawrence the dean of Kyambogo University over alleged Aggravated Defilement involving a 16 year-old visually impaired girl.
According to the police spokesperson, SCP Fred Enanga, Dr. Eron Lawrence who is the dean Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation at Kyambogo University and was the Project Administrator, used used his position to gain trust of the victim.
During the weekly press briefing at police headquarters in Naguru, Enanga shared the photograph of the wanted suspect aged 56 years and currently in hiding.
“A substantial cash reward of Ugx 10m, awaits any member of the public, who avails us information that can lead to his arrest. We believe, the suspect is still hiding within the country, with the help of his closest relative, and friends. We want to warn anyone, who will be found harbouring or aiding his escape, that it is an offence punishable by law. They will be arrested and charged with harbouring or aiding the escape of a wanted suspect. In addition, CID headquarters has processed a warrant of arrest and submitted it to Interpol, to issue a Red Notice against him. The suspect is wanted for a straight forward case of Aggravated Defilement.” Enanga stated.
Police appealed to members of the public to pass on information in confidence to the nearest police station or ring, contact number 0741-111-333 of CID Headquarters, Kibuli.
“All wanted persons in Uganda, should know that there is no hiding place, that is out of reach. We therefore, urge, the suspect to turn in and defend himself. A wanted poster is available on the police website and various social media platforms” Enanga added.
