Men urged to stay alert following alleged rape scams in Mbarara
Men have been urged to remain vigilant when meeting strangers at bars following an unverified social media warning about an alleged rape scheme in Mbarara.
Men have been urged to remain vigilant when meeting strangers at bars following an unverified social media warning about an alleged rape scheme in Mbarara.
According to the circulating message, a woman allegedly approaches a man at a bar, offers to buy him drinks, and pay the bill before inviting him to her home.
The message claims that upon arrival, the man is invited inside under the pretext of having water, only for other individuals to emerge, lock the door, and allegedly sexually assault him.
It further alleges that the victims are given Shs5 million as transport money after the incident.
However, the allegations have not been independently verified, and no official confirmation has been provided in the information available.
Men are advised to exercise caution when accepting drinks or invitations from strangers, inform trusted people about their whereabouts, and avoid entering unfamiliar places where they feel unsafe.
Anyone who experiences or witnesses sexual assault is encouraged to seek immediate help and report the incident to the police.
Sexual assault is a serious crime, regardless of gender. The public is urged to verify such reports before sharing them as confirmed incidents.
