Muhammad Nsubuga, the Southern Regional Police Spokesperson, has confirmed the arrest saying the suspects are being detained at Masaka Central police station as investigations continue.
The deceased have been identified as Rose Zawedde, 33, and Rogers Ssembuma, 4. Abbey Lwanga, 10, was rushed to Villa Maria hospital where he is admitted.
According to the State Minister for Gender and Culture Peace Mutuuzo, the country is registering a high prevalence of GBV but the budget to support the victims is inadequate
According to the ordinance codenamed “Prohibition of Child Marriage 2021”, offenders will now face up to six months in jail or a fine of 20 currency points.
The suspects are Deogratius Lukowe and wife Yudaya Namatovu, with a business woman Regina Nakyanzi and Dan Wassajja of Lutente village in Lukaya Town Council.
Mainly in October 2020, the Safe Boda company decided to increase the deduction per ride from 10% to 15% which the riders protested at that time, however company leaders did not revisit the decision according to riders interviewed.
