The Police Spokesperson for central region, Supt. Modeste Mbabazi has appealed to women and girls to plan when to have children instead of aborting the fetus.
The call follows the arrest of Jeanne Nyirahategekimana, 23, who allegedly aborted her twins and dumped them in a pit latrine.
The incident happened on May 17 in Ruhango cell, Gisozi sector in Gasabo district.
The criminal act was reported by area residents after they found blood stains on the pit and confronted her.
The resident, who knew that Nyirahategekimana was pregnant, reported to Police after they confronted found her without the pregnancy.
The Police Fire and Rescue Unit retrieved the fetus, which was given decent burial.
“Abortion is only allowed when it is approved by a recognised institution with that mandate. Innocent babies should therefore not be condemned for the inappropriate behaviour of the mother or parents,” Supt. Mbabazi noted.
He thanked the public for their continued cooperation in fighting unlawful acts and advised girls to always plan when to have children and have protected sex.
He also urged them to avoid things that can lure them into such traps such as drug abuse.
RNP
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