Jailed: Precious Tumuhirwe
A maid in Kira has been sentenced to 40 years in jail for torturing a 4-year-old left in her care.
The incident of aggravated torture occurred on the night of 27th December 2024, at around 0100 hours, in Kikoko Zone, Namataba Cell, Kirinya Ward, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. The victim, a 4-year-old girl identified as Tumwekwase Claire, was allegedly tortured by the suspect, Tumuhirwe Precious, a 35-year-old female. The suspect, employed as a housemaid, fled the scene following the incident. However, she was arrested in Kabale and returned to Kampala to face trial.
While appearing before the court in Kira on Friday, Tumuhirwe confessed to torturing the child.
She was handed 40 years in jail.
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