UPDF has regreted the torture of a civilian in Lira town on June 10, 2014. The alleged thief was beaten, stripped, dishonored, and mutilated by a mob that later tied him on a UPDF stationary lorry that was under repair in a civilian workshop in Lira.

The UPDF condemns this act and calls on Ugandans to desist from taking the Laws in their hands. The UPDF clarifies that much as the military truck was misused by the criminal mob, on which the victim was tied and maltreated, the Force was not involved in this violation and investigations are under way for possible legal action against the civilians involved.

The army extended its gratitude to the Uganda Police Force that responded on time to rescue the victim who was later taken to Lira referral Hospital, from where he is said to have since escaped.

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