53-year-old man arrested over raping his 100-year-old mother.

Police in East Kyoga region are holding a 53-year-Old man for allegedly raping his elderly mother aged 100 years.

This was confirmed Mr Fred Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson.

"The suspect is from Olitoi village, Asamuk Town Council in Amuria District"- Fred Enanga.

He further said that information gathered so far shows that the suspect reportedly broke into his mother's house, tied her hands and legs and raped her.

According to information gathered by police, the suspect had separated from his wife, though on September 8th, he returned home at 11pm and found the mother already asleep in a using-thatched house. He entered the house and  raped her. 

"His act angered the area residents who wanted to lynch him the next day, but he was saved by Police. We rushed him to Asamuk Health Centre III for medical examination and that is where we are guarding him,"- Mr Enanga Said.