By Editorial,
A minor aged ten years is likely to lose her hands after reportedly being tortured by her step mother in Kitabu-Mithi-Biri village in Muhokya sub-county, Kasese District.
The senior probation and welfare officer Kasese district, Mr. Faisal Bagumira who sympathized with the minor confirmed and identified the step mother as Nya Kambale, a resident in the same area.
Mr.Fiasal said the Minor is suspected to have been tortured by burning her hands with help of her Biological father on suspension that she could have feasted on fish soup.
The seemingly disappointed Faisal asked the suspected parents to hand themselves to Police before the situation goes out of hand.
Mr. Faisal speaking……
Mr.Nicodemas Masereka, an elder brother to the Minor said he was tipped by neighbors about the incident and immediately intervened, but unfortunately his sister’s hands had started decomposing, after the suspects had allegedly closed the minor inside their house for two weeks without receiving treatment. Mr. Nicodemus speaking ……
Mr. James Mwiruwabo, the in charge Kasese Municipal Health centre three, where the minor is currently admitted in pain said chances of cutting the hands are high depending on the decomposition rate.
Mr. Mwiruwabo speaking….
Kasese Guide Radio wishes Quick Recovery to the Minor. END.