The police in Apac district have in custody three parents for torturing their children over food. The suspects are Kenneth Okello, Nelson Ogwang, and his wife Collin Aol.
It is alleged that Kenneth Okello, a resident of Ajodoko ‘B’ cell, Alworoceng parish burnt his six-year-old son, Rogers Acama for allegedly eating his vegetables.
According to Jimmy Patrick Okema, the North Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson, Okello covered the minor with dry grass fastened with a rope, and pushed him into the fire.
Meanwhile, Nelson Ogwang and his wife Collin Aol are also accused of tying up 8-year-old Justine Adoko for eating fish that had been prepared for his father.
Okema says that the suspects are locked up at Apac Central Police Station and the victims will be subjected to medical tests before their files are sent to the Resident State Attorney.
He described the incidences as “unfortunate” and asked parents to take good care and protect their children from such abuses.
