Police has arrested a woman who was filmed thumping her own child to pulp.
Police oscillated into action after the video went viral on social media platforms like Twitter, WhatsApp and Facebook
“Following the viral video that shows a woman assaulting a child, the police at Kira Road Police Station arrested Deborah Apolot for allegedly assaulting her 10-year-old son Mark Omiat,” says Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigire.
He further said that; “The arrest was carried out yesterday at about 9pm.
“The suspect alleges that yesterday in the morning she gave Shs5,000 to her child to buy grocery at the shop.
“She said the boy didn’t return at home. She said, she looked for the child and found him before taking him home.
“She admitted beating her son as a punishment for misbehaviour.
“The incident was captured on camera by the neighbours, who later informed the police.
“The victim sustained serious injuries and he is receiving treatment. The victim’s mother will be charged with child torture.”
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