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Ugandan Police Tribunal Drops Torture Charges Against Officer

The case against controversial former district police commander Muhammad Kirumira took yet another twist when the prosecution at a police tribunal withdrew torture charges against him for lack of witnesses. His other charges remain. The flying squad were last week forced to break into Kirumira's home to arrest him, a day after he vowed to resign.

Abubaker Lubowa/Daily Monitor

Former Buyende DPC Muhammad Kirumira surrenders to FSU officers during his arrest at his home on February 1, 2018.

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