Crime

Police Officers Who Brutally Arrested Chief Magistrate To be Punished

1 Mins read

Uganda Police Force Spokesperson, CP Fred Enanga has revealed that Police officers who brutally arrested Kapchorwa Chief Magistrate, Godfrey Teko Lokeris will face the disciplinary committee for using excessive force.

“The officers are being investigated because of their actions against the suspect within the police cell,” said Enanga.

Video clips of the brutal arrest of Chief Magistrate, Godfrey Teko Lokeris have been circulation on social media like wild fire hence prompting police to investigate the arresting officers.

The brutal arrest happened at Moroto Hotel and more at Moroto Police station.

It is said that while at a bar at Moroto hotel, Chief Magistrate, Godfrey Teko Lokeris had a misunderstanding with his cousins, and tempers flared.

Eyewitnesses said that he punched one of them heavily before drawing a pistol and threatening to shoot them.

It is said that the Chief Magistrate was however overpowered and disarmed by a UPDF officer who was at the hotel as the incident unfolded.

He was later handed over to police who charged him with attempted murder and Assault.

He was however released on Police bond as investigations into the matter continue.

Related posts
Crime

Traffic Police Hail ITMS After Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Mukono

1 Mins read
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has praised the effectiveness of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) in combating vehicle-related crimes…
Crime

One Dead, Six Injured in Fatal Mpigi Crash Involving Defiant Vehicle

1 Mins read
One person has been confirmed dead and six others seriously injured following a tragic road crash that occurred on the evening of…
CrimeNews

Nkunyingi Muwada Condemns UPDF Over Allegations Against German Ambassador

1 Mins read
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Nkunyingi Muwada, has condemned the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for what he described as an “undiplomatic…