KAMPALA, Uganda — A Kampala socialite and his co-accused have been committed to the High Court for trial, facing allegations of trafficking and defiling a 16-year-old girl in a case that has sparked widespread outrage.
Nasser Nduhukire, also known as Don Nasser, and Promise Ateete were committed to the High Court for trial over allegations of trafficking and defiling a minor.
The state alleges that the duo trafficked and defiled a 16-year-old girl between May 3 and May 27, 2024.
According to the state, the victim had returned to Uganda from Qatar on April 20, 2024, to retake some exams. She was enrolled at MAT ABUCUS for Cambridge exams and stayed with her paternal aunt in Naguru.
However, the victim disappeared on May 3, 2024, and failed to respond to her aunt’s repeated calls. Investigations revealed that the victim’s phone was tracked, showing communication with Ateete, who used Snapchat to communicate with her.
The state alleges that Ateete lured the victim away from her home and handed her over to Nduhukire, who allegedly introduced her to cocaine and sexually abused her.
The state intends to rely on several pieces of evidence, including documentary exhibits, witness statements, and forensic evidence.
Nduhukire and Ateete face charges of aggravated trafficking in children contrary to section 3(a) and 5(a) of the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2009, and defilement contrary to section 129(1) of the Penal Code Act CAP 120.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) intends to rely on documentary exhibits, charge and caution statements, a pesapal payment slip, Nduhukire’s travel history, and the guest reception registration book of Tagore Living Apartments, among other evidence.
The case was adjourned to the High Court for trial at the next convenient session.
