TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR TORTURE AND ATTEMPTED MURDER OF 16 YEAR OLD VICTIM, WHOM THEY BURIED ALIVE

The Territorial Police in Rwizi Region and Mbarara CPS, have in custody, two suspects identififed as Kamuhanda Evans, aged 17 and Kamukama Apollo, aged 43, of Kaliba cell Bubaare sub-county, for the alleged torture and Attempted Murder of Amanya Charles, a 16 year old, peasant of Kabujye cell, Sheema district, on the 28.05.2024 at around 10am.

The suspects accused the victim for stealing their phones, which forced them to tie him on a tree, where they tortured him. Later in the night, they dug a shallow grace, where they dumped and buried him. The victim managed to crawl out of the shallow grave, to a nearby shack, where he spent two days till the 30.05.2024, at around 6pm, that he was discovered and taken to police. He was transferred to Bubaare Health Centre for treatment.

It is extremely saddening that the victim was held captive, tortured over a missing phone and dumped in a shallow grave by his co-workers. He was fortunate to survive such an ordeal.

The two suspects are charged with torture, conspiracy and attempted murder. We wish to inform the public that torture is a punishable crime and can lead to murder. We further urge the public to observe rule of law and avoid such acts of impunity. Efforts are in place to trace for the other suspects still at large and ensure they are charged to court.

SCP Enanga Fred

Police Spokesperson

4th June 2024