Police in Kabale are holding three students of Kabale University after they were caught on video allegedly torturing and indecently assaulting a fellow student accused of theft.
The 19-year-old victim, identified as Princess Kyampeire, is said to have been accused of stealing an Itel phone and some money from the residence of Anita Kwarisima, a student at Uganda College of Commerce, Kabale, and resident of Kirigime Cell, Mwanjari Ward, Southern Division in Kabale District.
The alleged theft occurred on September 18, 2025.
A day later, on September 19, the incident of her brutal assault was recorded on video and widely circulated online, sparking outrage.
Following this, police swiftly moved in and arrested the suspects on September 20.
They were identified as Turyatunga Frugence (28), Muhozi Denis (24), and Tindyebwa Daudi, all students of Kabale University.
Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed the arrests and said investigations are ongoing.
“The members of the public should desist from acts of lawlessness, but should always utilize the services of local leaders or relevant offices to handle their concerns, or else, they face the long arm of the law,” Maate cautioned.
The suspects remain in custody and will be arraigned in court once inquiries are complete.
