Arua : Ruthless mother  inflicted  burns  on the genitals of her  4-year- old-child for urinating on her clothes.

By Mike Rwothomio

Authorities in Arua district have in custody an unidentified woman from Embeva village, Vura,. Arua district for reportedly torturing and inflicting burns on the genitals of her 4-year-old child, for urinating on her clothes.

Police said she did it “reportedly as  a  form of punishment for urinating on her clothes”

Authorities withheld the identities of the suspect and victim.

West Nile region Police Spokesperson SP Collins Asea in a statement on January 22, 2025 confirmed the cruel act of the suspect, attributing it to “disputes over inadequate resources for household necessities”

” The Police in Arua Vurra District received information from local leaders of Embeva Village concerning allegations of aggravated torture involving a minor. reports indicated that the suspect, identified as the mother of the victim, inflicted burns on the victim’s private parts, reportedly as a form of punishment for urinating on her clothes” Asea’s statement reads in part.

Asea added ”  incident is said to have been linked to a dispute over inadequate resources for household necessities”

A case of aggravated torture has been registered at Arua Police  Station in Arua district  under CRB  028/2025.

Police have promised to intensively investigate this hair-raising incident to it’s logical conclusion while upholding the rights of all parties involved.