Authorities in Hoima have arrested self-proclaimed Prophet Kintu Denis for whipping some of the members of his church.
His arrest comes after video that went viral on different social media channels showing the “man of God” caning members of the congregation.
According to Asp Hakiza Julius Allan R/PRO Albertine region, the events have attracted public concern about how the self-styled prophet conducted himself.
The District security committee headed by the Resident City Commissioner Mr Badru Mugabi summoned Kintu and upon interrogation, he told them that what he did was only a demonstration of how Jesus treated those he found selling goods in church.
“The committee also established that the church is operating illegally without clear documents from the City Authority or Uganda Registration Standards Bureau. The committee, therefore, decided to arrest the prophet and 04 other members of his church including; Mugisha James, Mbabazi Stella, Tusiime Twaha and Nsiimwe Bila,” says Hakiza.
They are all detained at Hoima central Division Headquarters.
Authorities also conducted a search inside the church premises and recovered 3 pieces of sticks that are suspected to have been used by the suspect to commit the crime.
“We call upon the Uganda Human Rights Commission to pick interest in the conduct of such self-proclaimed prophets who are abusing the right to serve God,” adds Hakiza.