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Opio further revealed how one Peter Kidemuka, a soldier, told his colleagues to, "get firewood which they put under the 'mabaati' (iron sheets) with fire, and, then they asked us to lie on them."
The renovation of the famous Mandela National Stadium, Namboole has come at a cost, with workers allegedly suffering torture at the hands of members of the UPDF Engineering Brigade, who are overseeing the works.
A story that ran on local television, NTV revealed a one Donald Opio and a colleague Emmanuel Oluka, who were allegedly tortured on suspicion of stealing 42 kilograms of Copper Wire.
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Upon arrest, the pair was interrogated and subsequently tortured by their harassers for denying the said crime.
According to Opio, their feet-nails were plucked out, and the perineum got squeezed with pliers by the tormentors.
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He further narrates; "they took us to stagnant water full of mad and asked us to swim and look for fish. But indeed, there was no fish."
Opio further revealed how one Peter Kidemuka, a soldier, told his colleagues to, "get firewood which they put under the 'mabaati' (iron sheets) with fire, and, then they asked us to lie on them."
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But, following Shadow Minister Geofrey Kayemba Ssolo's contrasting views, Ogwang did not clarify the facility's readiness for the games.
"It was too hot to just do it on your own, so, they had to put us forcefully," Opio added on his tale of agony.
The two were later taken to Bweyogerere Police to record statements, whose details were imposed by the said tormentors, per Opio.
"I was asked to record what they wanted about how I got the copper. But nothing was recorded about the torture and before reading through, I was asked to sign."
Following the escapades, Opio was later allegedly promised money and a job in exchange for his silence.
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09:05 - 22.01.2024
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Uganda Cranes and KCCA FC legend Jackson Mayanja has defended the State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang, regarding Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
"When I was receiving treatment, they preached to me about forgiveness and promised to give me some little money as appreciation for the silence, and that I can continue working with them."
In response, the UPDF Spokesperson Maj. Gen Felix Kulaigye asserted the fact that Opio and his colleague had indeed been found to have stolen the Copper Wires.
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17:29 - 22.01.2024
Namboole Stadium will be world-class, give it time - Legend Jackson Mayanja to Ugandans
"Our focus shouldn't be on these games but the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations that we shall host. We need to have stadiums of the highest standard, and Namboole will be that."
He, however, condemned the torture of victims stressing that the torturers would face Court Martial should the investigations pin them.
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