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The Ntungamo Magistrate’s Court in Ntungamo District has charged and remanded two teachers from Standard College Rwashamaire after they were captured in a viral video assaulting a student.
Aneb Mwesigye and Naboth Twesigye were charged with assault causing actual bodily harm.
Both pleaded not guilty and were remanded until March 4, 2025, for the mention of their case.
The incident allegedly occurred when the teachers accused 16-year-old Brian Akampa, a Form Two student, of leaving the school premises without permission.
Reports indicate that Akampa had gone to Rwashamaire town to buy chapati and beans, locally known as ‘Kikomando,’ before returning to school.
In the widely circulated video, the teachers are seen viciously flogging Akampa. When he attempted to escape and pleaded for mercy, he was caught at the door, slapped hard, and forced back to the floor for more caning.
During the court session, Magistrate Sharon Nassuna asked whether the accused had sureties for bail, but they presented none.
Ntungamo State Attorney Marriam Nambusi confirmed that investigations into the case were complete.
Standard College Rwashamaire is co-owned by Electoral Commission Commissioner Stephen Tashobya, who also owns Standard College Ntungamo and Standard Junior School.
The incident has sparked public outrage, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba calling on the police to arrest the teachers.
Local residents and commentators have condemned the teachers’ actions and are demanding strict penalties for their conduct.
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