BULIISA, UGANDA: The police in Buliisa have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly burning a 16-year-old boy. The suspect has been identified as Shaban Amanda, a local artist and a resident of Butiaba landing site in Buliisa district.
It is alleged that Amanda has been living with Charles Mungudit for the last five months, but went missing from his parent’s home six months ago under unclear circumstances.
Mungudit allegedly stole a flash disk belonging to Amanda which forced Amanda to tie Mungudit’s hands and legs and pour petrol all over his body before setting him on fire. The vicitim sustained injuries on his face, arms, hands, back, stomach, legs, and chest.
Residents became suspicious and tasked Amanda to explain the whereabouts of the victim after they realized that the child was missing in public for the last two weeks.
They were shocked when they broke into his house and found the victim in critical condition and immediately alerted the police who arrested Amanda on Saturday.
Julius Hakiza, the Albertine Region Police Spokesperson says that investigations into the incident have commenced.
Mungudit is currently receiving treatment at Buliisa General Hospital.
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