The state minister for Children and Youth affairs Ronald Kibuule has cautioned parents on possible crimes against children during the coming festive season.

Police statistics shows that during the Christmas long holiday children offenders take advantage of the negligence of some parents and care takers to abuse the children.

This month alone, 3 children have reportedly been ritually sacrificed in areas of Mityana and Jinja an incident worrying the public that the habit is up again.

Kibuule however says this can be avoided if parents and the public in general remain vigilant and report any suspicious characters in the community.