By Our Reporter
MBARARA
Four police officers attached to Mbarara CPS have been arrested for dragging an old woman in mud during while arresting her allegedly over trespass.
This follows a video that went viral on Thursday, 12th December, 2024 showing two female police officers commanded by a male officer dragging the old woman in mud and bundling her in an unmarked white car.
In a statement released by ACP Kituuma Rusoke in the evening of Thursday, Uganda Police Force condemned the method of arrest depicted in this video saying it contradicts their professional standards.
The officers involved in the incident are:;.ASP Andrew Betunga (in uniform), Detective Constable Darious Aharizira, Detective Constable Hope Nsasirwe and Detective Constable Loyce Kiboneka
Rusoke says the officers were executing an arrest of the female seen dragged in the mud who is a resident of Lubiri cell in Mbarara City.
“All the four have since been arrested and are currently detained in Mbarara,” says Rusoke.
In the video, a female voice is heard saying, “This is how police is arresting my mother. This is a case of land which has been in court for 15 years. This is how they are arresting the mother of the nation.” The voice apparently belongs to the old woman’s daughter.
Rusoke says that further updates regarding the progress of their disciplinary action will be provided later.
