Summary:
- Saddam was apprehended on Sunday and is currently being held at Kisoro Police Station.
KISORO: Police in Kisoro district have arrested a gatekeeper at Kisoro Vision Secondary School for allegedly assaulting a female student. The suspect, identified as Saddam, a 28-year-old from the Lugbara tribe in Yumbe district, was employed as a gatekeeper at the school.
The incident, which occurred on October 18, 2024, involved a student named Asiimwe Blessed. The attack has sparked widespread condemnation on social media, particularly on WhatsApp, where many local residents have urged law enforcement to take swift action against the perpetrator.
Saddam was apprehended on Sunday and is currently being held at Kisoro Police Station. His arrest followed orders from Kisoro’s Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Robert Tukamuhabwa.
Tukamuhabwa explained that his intervention was prompted by a disturbing video that surfaced, showing the gatekeeper assaulting the student. He emphasized that the government does not tolerate corporal punishment and assured the public that the police are thoroughly investigating the case.
The Chairperson of Kisoro district’s Local Council, Abel Bizimana, commended Deputy RDC Tukamuhabwa for his swift action in arresting the suspect. Bizimana highlighted the need for the case to be handled with care to protect the reputation of Kisoro Vision Secondary School, which has played a significant role in improving education in the district. He also stressed the importance of holding the gatekeeper accountable for his actions.
Similarly, the State Minister of Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his gratitude to the police and Deputy RDC Tukamuhabwa for their prompt response in arresting the suspect.
The school’s director, Munyambazi Dan, who is currently away from Kisoro, expressed deep concern over the video circulating on social media. He assured the public that he would address the matter immediately upon his return to Kisoro the following day.
