The Uganda Police Force has responded to a cheating scandal that involved NBS TV presenter MC Casmir last week. The former campus fanatic was nabbed with a married woman in the wee hours of the night while dropping her off after a romantic evening.
According to a statement issued by CP Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson, adultery is no longer a criminal offense in Uganda. Enanga further explained that adultery, can, however, be used as a ground for civil processes like divorce, separation, custody of children, and sharing of property.
The force has instead responded by arresting one of their officers who was involved in arresting and recording Casmir and his lover. The officer in question is inspector of police, Julius Ogwang of Kira Road Police Station who is now facing dismissal from the force if found guilty.
“Last week, we witnessed an incident where a shameful incident of adultery, a purely civil matter, was criminalised and responded to by inspector of police, Julius Ogwang Of Kira Road Police Station. The two victims were arrested and interrogated on camera, in a manner that violated their privacy. Adultery, is no longer a criminal offence in our country. Therefore, criminalising it, is an act of unprofessionalism and abuse of authority, which the force cannot tolerate.” Eganga’s statement reads in part.
In a video recorded by NTV Uganda, Enanga is heard saying that a person can only report their matter to the police if one elopes with someone’s wife or husband and stays with them in a lodge for several days
“We also want to cation, all married persons whether in estranged, complex or sensitive relationships, to respect the sanctity of marriage and use lawful means, instead of smearing one’s reputation. Adultery, can however, be used as a ground for civil processes like divorce, separation, custody of children and sharing of property. Other areas where the public, in conspiracy with selected officers, criminalise civil matters, are private debts, where thousands are threatened with arrest.” The statement reads further.
According to Enanga, Ogwang was arrested and charged with discreditable conduct.
It is worth noting that Casmir vowed to make everyone involved in shaming him pay for his/her sins through his social media platforms. The confident presenter also confessed that he has been seeing the said married woman for about two months, adding that he does not regret swimming in her territories.
Read Enanga’s full statement here
