On August 10, 2024, a video circulated on social media showing an adult male torturing a minor by wrapping him in a mosquito net and strangling him. The police quickly acted and traced the incident to Butabira village, Namabu ward, Nyenga Division, in Buikwe District.
Investigations revealed that Lukwago David, a 56-year-old peasant from Mbiko cell in Njeru municipality, is the biological father of the victim, Kyola Morgan, a 12-year-old pupil at Gods Way Nursery and Primary School.
Lukwago allegedly left Morgan alone in their Butabira village home for nearly a month while he stayed in Mbiko cell with a concubine. During this time, Morgan sought food at a nearby church while living with his uncle, Isma, in Butembe village.
On August 8, 2024, Lukwago returned to the Butabira house but found Morgan missing. He found him playing football and returned him home, Morgan escaped. The next day, Lukwago brutally attacked Morgan, wrapping him in a mosquito net and ultimately hanging him from a tree.
Lukwago’s actions were unjustifiable and excessive. It is alleged that he frequently leaves Morgan with his younger brother while he spends the night in Mbiko with his concubine.
Uganda Police apprehended Lukwago on 10 August,2024 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.
