Uganda, Feb. 12 -- Human rights activities have condemned the act of rape of a female suspect by a police officer in one of the police posts in Jinja District.

The Kiira Regional Police Spokesperson, Mr James Mubi identified the suspect as Police Constable, Salim Mugoya attached to the Namaganga Police post in Busedde Sub County in Jinja District.

Mr Mubi said the suspect is currently on the run after the incident.

"We have recorded all the relevant statements, we have a medical examination report on the file, the scene of the crime was revisited and the suspects' home searched but we didn't find him there,'' he said on Monday.

Ms Rose Kigere, the Executive Director of Women Rights Initiative, described the incident as a gruesome act ...