The police have arrested a woman who was captured on camera mercilessly beating a child.
Assistant Inspector General of Police Asan Kasingye confirmed this development in a tweet on Monday morning.
Last week, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has intensified its effort in tracking down a female suspect, seen in a shared video of aggravated child torture. In the video, the suspect is recorded while thrashing, kicking and stamping upon the head of a male juvenile, who was helplessly crying in pain.
She has been identified as Patience Uwimana, 25, and according to the police chief, she was recently released from Kisoro prison for attempted murder.
The incident happened at Bwuuma zone, Kyazanga TC, Lwengo district.
Police issued a statement saying, “As a result, we have tasked the Child and Family Protection Officers, to take interest on all forms of child abuse, especially where they receive calls or information for assistance. They should thoroughly evaluate all child related threats especially on orphaned children, abandoned children, children with guardians or caretakers, and children in abusive families. They should further strengthen their level of cooperation with Local Councils, Probation Officers and shelter homes.”
It added, “We strongly condemn such cruel and inhumane acts of child torture, because there is no justification whatsoever. All children rely on parents, adults, guardians for their survival and well-being, which rights we must all observe.”