Police in Uganda have arrested four of their own after they were caught on viral video harassing an old woman.
The four officers were caught on camera dragging Victoria Kabatoraine in the mud while arresting her, something the Uganda Police Force says it “contradicts our professional standards”.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the woman found himself on the wrong side of the law after allegedly trespassing on a piece of land in Lubiri Cell, Mbarara City, western Uganda. Kabatoraine, however, insists the land is hers.
“Uganda Police Force condemns the method of arrest depicted in this video. It contradicts our professional standards,” police say.
The officers involved in the incident have since been identified as: ASP Andrew Betunga, Detective Constable Darious Aharizira, Detective Constable Hope Nsasirwe and Detective Constable Loyce Kiboneka.
All the four are currently detained in Mbarara.
“Further updates regarding the progress of our disciplinary action will be provided later,” the police add.
