The Speaker of parliament has said that government should explain the torture of Mityana Municipality MP, Francis Zaake.
The speaker said that it is evident Zaake was beaten and battered at the expenses of security personnel.
“During the weekend, I visited Hon. Kato Lubwama at hospital. He underwent surgery and he’s recovering. I also visited Hon. Francis Zaake at Lubaga Hospital. I’m very concerned about his situation. It is clear that he was beaten and battered,” said the speaker in a Facebook post.
She added that; “Hon. Zaake told me that pepper spray was sprayed directly into his eyes. He was in police custody for several days and they must account for his injuries.
“This is a violation of human rights and it is unacceptable.
“I direct the Minister of Internal Affairs to explain to the House and the country, the situation of Hon. Zaake and to take action against perpetrators of torture of the honourable Member of Parliament and other Ugandans.
“By Thursday, we expect a reply from the Minister of Internal Affairs; to explain to us what happened to Hon. Zaake and what he is going to do to the perpetrators.”
MP Zaake is nursing injuries and eye complications at Rubaga Hospital.
He was arrested and tortured by security officials for distributing food to the people in the Lockdown.
