By Kyamanduma Patrick,
Rwenzori East Region Police has directed the Division Police Commander of Bwera to re-arrest a 45-year-old stepmother accused of torturing a ten-year-old boy in Kacungiro Village, Munkunyu Sub-county in Kasese District, over allegations of stealing food.
According to SP Nelson Tumusime, the Rwenzori East Regional Police Spokesperson, police are investigating the circumstances under which the suspect, Ms. Jane Nyabahasa, was released on police bond in a child torture case and has since failed to report back to the authorities.
SP. Tumusime speaking….
Speaking from his hospital bed at Mt. Mary’s Hospital this morning, the minor recounted how his stepmother allegedly tortured him after he was accused of stealing food, following his failure to complete domestic work assigned to him in the garden. The Minor speaking….
Mr. Ronald Kato, Executive Director of Kasese Youth Link, has called for justice in the matter, urging authorities to take swift and appropriate action.
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