NEWS- The Police in Buhweju District are investigating an incident of corporal punishment involving a 16-year-old student, Nagasha Moreen at St. Victor Secondary School in Katara.
The S.1 student was allegedly beaten by the school’s head teacher, Mr. Benard Kabagambe and staff members on suspicion of theft.
Reports indicate that Nagasha is now unable to sit and is receiving treatment at Diisi Medical Clinic in Bwizibwera, Mbarara District. She vehemently denies the theft allegations.
Her father, Leonidas Byabasheija, has called on government authorities to intervene claiming his daughter was brutally punished and is in critical condition.
However, Mr. Kabagambe has stated that the beating was carried out by fellow students who accused Nagasha of stealing their belongings.
SP Timothy Ndahura, the District Police Commander for Buhweju confirmed the incident and revealed that investigations are ongoing to ascertain the details surrounding the incident.
The incident comes just a month after two teachers were remanded in Ntungamo on similar case. On February 11th 2025, the Magistrate’s Court in Ntungamo, presided over by Grade I Magistrate Nassuna Sharon, 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 in the near future.
