Police in Kalabo District have arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with a case of incest involving a female juvenile.

Western Division Police Commissioner, Rae Hamoonga said in a statement that the incident was reported at Kalabo Police Station on March 13, 2026 at 16:20 hours.

Mr Hamoonga disclosed that the offence is alleged to have occurred between March 7, 2026, around 20:00 hours and March 8, 2026, around 05:00 hours at Mungongo Village in Chief Katushi’s area of Kalabo District.

He said police investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly had unlawful carnal knowledge of a female juvenile aged seven years.

“Following the report, officers instituted investigations that led to the apprehension of the suspect who is currently in police custody,” Mr Hamoonga said.