Baby dies in police cell
Security agencies have interrogated the officer in charge of the facility. Courtesy photo
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- Ms Sarah Nantume, had allegedly been arrested and detained by police at Busiika police post, but was transferred to Bugema police post. “We are investigating all these circumstances including the alleged charges.”
Police in Luweero District are investigating circumstances under which a 9-month old baby died in a police cell at Bugema Police post where its mother, Ms Sarah Nantume had been detained over alleged trespass charges.
Savannah Regional police spokesperson Mr Paul Kangave told the Daily Monitor on April 24 that they want to ascertain the circumstances under which the baby died on Monday morning.
Ms Sarah Nantume, had allegedly been arrested and detained by police at Busiika police post, but was transferred to Bugema police post. “We are investigating all these circumstances including the alleged charges.”
Kalagala Sub-County Chairperson, Mr Daniel Sserubide said the police should explain how a breast feeding mother was denied bail despite her plea to let her go home with her sick child.
