Police arrest own officers seen in viral video dragging old woman in mud during arrest

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Police officers dragging old woman in the mud

NEWS– The police in Mbarara are currently holding four of its officers for forcefully dragging an old woman during arrest.

This follows the video that has since made rounds on different social media platforms in which four police officers are seen dragging an old woman in mud.

The detained officers have been identified as ASP Andrew Betunga (in uniform), Detective Constable Darious Aharizira, Detective Constable Hope Nsasirwe and Detective Constable Loyce Kiboneka.

According to Samson Kasasira the Rwizi region police spokesperson these officers were executing an arrest of the  female seen dragged in the mud.

The victim is a resident of Lubiri cell in Mbarara City. 

Uganda Police Force condemned the method of arrest depicted in the viral video stressing that it contradicts their professional standards. 

Kasasira noted that further updates regarding the progress of the disciplinary action  will be provided later.