The Police in Mayuge District have arrested a 22-year-old, female adult of Mauma “A” village, Busakila sub-county, for the alleged torture and physical beating of her 6-year-old, niece who later died in a nearby clinic where she was pronounced dead.
Police say, Aisha Byogero allegedly tortured her nice Mariam Mutesi to near death on July 19. 2023 at around 6pm for performing poorly at her school and class.
“The victim cried for help and was rescued by neighbors. She was shortly pronounced dead at the nearby clinic upon arrival. We continue 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 punishment and other forms of physical punishment,” the police said in a statement.