Police in Kasangati rescued a newborn baby from a pit latrine.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan deputy spokesperson explains that they sent the rescue team to the ground following an alert from Bulyaba Belinda, the employer of the mother of the baby.
“On April 11th, 2023, it is alleged that a resident of Kabaga Kayanga Kasangati town council, Bulyaba Belinda, noticed bloodstains in her employee’s room, Namulemba Winnie, a shop attendant.
When asked about the stains, Namulemba remained quiet, prompting Belinda to take her to Jojo clinic. It was there that Winnie claimed that the baby had accidentally fallen into the pit latrine while she was using it,” said Owoyesigyire.
He added, “Upon returning home, Belinda heard a baby crying in the latrine while trying to clean it. She reported the matter to Kiteezi Police Station, leading to the arrest of Namulemba Winnie.”
The suspect was detained for attempted murder at Kitezi Police Station.
The police, together with the Fire Prevention and Rescue Services, visited the scene and rescued the baby girl alive from the pit latrine.
The baby was taken to Hands of Love Medical Center for treatment and later referred to Mulago Hospital for better management.
The police have recorded statements from witnesses and have opened inquiries into the attempted murder of the baby against her mother Winnie Namulemba.