By Kwanta Douglas –
Lawyer of Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija has said his client was tortured while in a week-long detention to an extent that he is urinating blood.
Mr Eron Kiiza said Mr Rukirabashaija’s legs are swollen and his clothes are blood stained.
“A search is ongoing at Mr Rukirabashaija’s home in Iganga. He is urinating blood. He has swollen legs. He is clearly tortured. He needs urgent medication and counselling,” Mr Kiiza said.
This is the third time he is being arrested by security personnel. In all incidents, he has claimed that he was tortured. He was arrested in April and September 2020.
According to DAILY MONITOR, Police alleged that Mr Rukirabashaija made offensive communication, under the Computer Misuse Act, against President Museveni and his son, Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who doubles as the Commander of Land Forces, between December 23, 2021 and December 26, 2021.
Although the spokesperson of Criminal Investigations Directorate Charles Twiine confirmed that Mr Kiiza was able to access Mr Rukirabashaija, he said the suspect was not tortured.
“He (Mr Kiiza) is lying. Mr Rukirabashaija wasn’t tortured. He is fine. You will see him when he appears in court tomorrow (Tuesday),” Mr Twiine said.
Mr Rukirabashaija was arrested at his home in Kisasi, a Kampala suburb, last Tuesday.
Mr Twiine said he repeatedly abused President Museveni and Lt Gen Muhoozi on twitter.
