Ntungamo court remands two teachers in student torture video
Standard College Rwashamaire teachers Mwesigye Aneb and Twesigye Naboth appear before Ntungamo Grade I magistrate on February 11, 2025 over torturing a student. PHOTO/PEREZ RUMANZI
What you need to know:
- The accused teachers will reappear in court early next month.
The Magistrate’s Court in Ntungamo, presided over by Grade I Magistrate Nassuna Sharon, has remanded two teachers of Standard College Rwashamaire who were captured in a viral video assaulting a student.
The accused, Aneb Mwesigye (31) and Naboth Twesigye (30), were charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and remanded until March 4, 2025, after pleading not guilty to the charges.
The duo allegedly assaulted Brian Akampa (16), a Senior Two student, accusing him of escaping from school and returning with the smell of alcohol.
“You are charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The charges against you are bailable, and you have a right to apply for bail,” Magistrate Nassuna informed the accused.
However, the magistrate remanded them after they failed to present sureties necessary for bail.
Ntungamo State Attorney Marriam Nambusi stated that investigations into the case were complete, paving the way for trial on March 4, 2025.
Standard College Rwashamaire teachers Mwesigye Aneb and Twesigye Naboth were filmed beating a student with what appeared to be an electric wire in a viral social media video. PHOTO/SCREENGRAB/COURTESY
The Rwashamaire assault incident sparked widespread outrage on social media. Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba called on police to apprehend the teachers, while several commentators condemned the brutality of the act.
The accused teachers will reappear in court on March 4, 2025, for trial.
About Standard College Rwashamaire
Standard College Rwashamaire is part of Standard College schools, co-owned by Electoral Commission Commissioner Steven Tashobya and other directors.
The group also owns Standard College Ntungamo and Standard Junior School in Ntungamo Municipality. The schools have a reputation for strict disciplinary measures, often involving corporal punishment.
The directors acquired the institution, formerly known as Trinity High School Rwashamaire, in 2023.
Cases of student indiscipline
On Monday, Ntungamo District Police Commander Hannington Bushaija expressed concern over the rising cases of student indiscipline, which, he noted, has led some teachers and school administrators to resort to illegal disciplinary measures.
Recent cases of student unrest in the district:
- 2023: Students at Kyamate Secondary School set a dormitory on fire, leading to the death of a Senior One student accused of causing their dismissal.
- 2023: Students of Hillside Academy attacked their peers at Ruhanga Secondary School, injuring 14 students and destroying property.
- June 2024: Clashes between students from Ruhaama Secondary School and Ruhaama Central Secondary School led to police intervention, with officers shooting and injuring four students.
