Justice Demands Answers: 22-Year-Old Woman Detained for Murder of Her 6-Year-Old Niece
Mr. Enanga condemned the act of torture and said the suspect will be arraigned before courts of law to answer the case of causing death by aggravated torture.
The local authorities in Mayuge District, eastern Uganda have arrested a 22-year-old woman, on allegations of murdering her own 6-year-old niece.
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Byogero, a resident of Mauma “A” village, Busakila sub-county in Mayuge district is accused of physically beating her niece; Mutesi Mariam in a torture incident last Wednesday July 19, 2023, at around 6 pm.
According to Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, who stays with the victim, punished her after school for performing poorly at her school and class.
The victim cried for help and was rescued by neighbours but was shortly pronounced dead on arrival at the nearby clinic where she had been rushed for treatment.
Mr. Enanga condemned the act of torture and said the suspect will be arraigned before courts of law to answer the case of causing death by aggravated torture.
Mr.Enange further continues to remind the public that torture and aggressive punishments of children are punishable by law. Therefore, all parents and guardians are advised to desist from corporal punishments and other forms of physical punishments.
As the community comes together to mourn the loss of a young life taken too soon, they also resolve to stand firmly against any form of violence and abuse.
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