The Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament Rebecca Kadaga (pictured) has expressed concern over the health of Mityana Municipality MP, Francis Zaake, noting that he was beaten and battered by the Police.
“During the weekend, I visited Hon. Kato Lubwama at hospital. He underwent surgery and he’s recovering. I also visited Hon. Francis Zaake at Lubaga Hospital,” Kadaga said on her official facebook page.
She added: “ I’m very concerned about his situation. It is clear that he was beaten and battered. Hon. Zaake told me that pepper spray was sprayed directly into his eyes. He was in police custody for several days and they must account for his injuries. This is a violation of human rights and it is unacceptable.”
Kadaga also directed the Minister of Internal Affairs to explain to the House and the country, the situation of Zaake and to take action against perpetrators of torture of the honourable Member of Parliament and other Ugandans.
“By Thursday, we expect a reply from the Minister of Internal Affairs; to explain to us what happened to Hon. Zaake and what he is going to do to the perpetrators,” she said.
Police arrested Zaake last month for allegedly distributing food to the electorate in his constituency, Mityana Municipality, an exercise Police says attracted crowds and went against the Presidential directive of fighting Coronovirus.
