By eastafrican gazette and G. Asege
Two men identified as Darius Opanya and Samuel Azabo have been apprehended by the Old Kampala Police in relation to a distressing video of torture that has been circulating on social media.
According to reports, on February 3, 2024, the two suspects engaged in a dispute with an 18-year-old named Isaac Kitooke.
They proceeded to assault him using a long stick while confining him with building iron bars on top of a building they were guarding in Nakivubo, Kampala City, which was still under construction.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan spokesperson, stated that the video started circulating on social media last week, prompting the police to initiate a comprehensive investigation.
“After identifying the suspects, the police traced and apprehended them. The victim has been issued a Police Form 3 for a medical check-up,” he noted
He clarified that contrary to some reports on social media, the individual seen torturing the victim in the video is not a police officer but a local security guard.
“He is a local guard identified as Opanya Darius, whom the victim refers to as ‘Commander Ivan’ in the video. The other suspect, Samuel, is believed to have recorded the video. The two suspects have confessed to the actions portrayed in the video and have been charged with aggravated torture,” he added.
Owoyesigyire emphasized the importance of local security guards and bouncers avoiding attire that resembles police uniforms, as it could result in legal consequences if they are arrested.
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