“The Kampala Metropolitan Police has taken note of concerns raised by members on social media regarding alleged torture by our officers at the Central Police Station on July 23, 2024,” said Luke Owoyesigire, Deputy Police Spokesperson, Kampala Metropolitan.
He further said; “These allegations specifically mention Superintendent of Police Ntabu Joel, who is in charge of investigations at the Central Police Station.
“We assure the public that their concerns have been acknowledged. The Police are committed to investigating these allegations thoroughly.
“However, it is important to clarify that investigations will not be conducted based on social media posts.
“We urge those who feel aggrieved to formally report to the Professional Standards Unit and the @CID1_UG at Kibuli for a comprehensive investigation.
“We would like to highlight that Superintendent Ntabu Joel’s role involves assigning files to investigating officers and supervising the case files until they reach the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
“Additionally, the suspects arrested on July 23, 2024, were arraigned in court that evening, with one suspect remaining in custody.
“The Police lobby, where the suspects were ushered, is equipped with CCTV cameras.
“Unless formal complaints are made, any allegations on social media will be considered an attempt to malign the officer’s reputation, who was lawfully executing his mandate.”
