“Uganda Police apprehended Lukwago and is currently in custody. We intend to take him to court to face charges related to child abuse and torture. We also urge the public to remain vigilant about children’s rights, as outlined in the laws that protect the rights of children,” ACP Rusoke said.
The allegations first emerged when activist and cartoonist Jim Spire Ssentongo shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that some protesters who had been released reported being sodomized and physically assaulted by police officers during their detention last week.