By Denish Ongora (denish.ongora@vol.co.ug)
Apac
Two police officers of Ibuje police out post in Apac district have been arrested over alleged torture of one of the workers of Sadaem Al Kuwait Company that is constructing Apac-Rwekunye road.
The suspects are; Police constables Ogoro Benard, and Bwambale Mathew attached to the Field Force Police.
The victim Mumbere Ronald went to the company site in Ibuje Sub County yesterday while drunk and allegedly threatened one of the officials of Sadaem Alkuwait identified as Ceaser Meghila as he demanded for his two month salary.
However police said Mumbere had gone to ask for 500,000 shillings loan.
In a video making rounds on social media, the two police officers who went to rescue the situation are seen slapping, kicking and stamping on him with gumboots.
North Kyoga regional police mouth piece Jimmy Patrick Okema condemned the act by the police officers which is contrary to section 212 of the Ugandan constitution.
Okema said a general inquiry file has been opened for the public with complaints against the police officers to lodge their complaints.
He said Mumbere Ronald was given a police form to get medical attention for the injuries sustained.
Okema warned police officers to abide by the law while on duty.
Okema said that they will ensure Mumbere gets justice.
Apac RDC Abudul George said the two police officers have been transferred to Apac central police station awaiting sanctioning of their file by the resident state attorney to allow for their arraignment in court.
