Police in Kazo District under the Family and Children Protection Unit are searching for a man who abandoned his two daughters at work and disappeared.

It is reported that Karyabaterana Fred arrived in the home of Ninsiima George in Kategyeto – Kijuma in Rwemikoma Sub County, Kazo District with his two daughters, aged 3 and 4, accompanied by an identification letter from Bwamuramira LC1 in Bwamuramira Parish, Kinuka Sub County in Lyantonde District.

He worked at the farm for less than 4 days before disappearing, leaving his children behind. Ninsiima George, the manager of the farm where the children were abandoned stated that Karyabaterana Fred had come seeking work in the plantation.

Ninsiima says he wanted to take him (Karyabaterana) to Chairman LCI to introduce him, however he vanished without a trace, leaving his two daughters and the identification letter behind.

The officer in charge of the Family and Children Protection Unit, Bampabwire Charles Kitiribita confirmed the incident noting that they are now hunting for the missing man. Bampabwire Charles condemned the local council chairpersons for issuing identification documents without thoroughly vetting individuals’ backgrounds.