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In a daring rescue operation, the Kampala Metropolitan Police successfully rescued a 40-year-old South African national, Mr Amos Masoga Morubura, who had been abducted and subjected to torture in Uganda.
The harrowing incident took place in Bandogo Zone, Makindye Division, in the bustling capital city of Kampala on July 31.
According to Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, the KMP deputy spokesperson, Mr Morubura was forcibly taken near Munyonyo and subjected to brutal torture by the culprits who are currently at large.
The distressing nature of his abduction came to light when a video, depicting his suffering, circulated on various social media platforms.
Mr Morubura’s brother in South Africa took to social media to share the alarming video after the kidnappers demanded a hefty ZAR100,000 (Shs20 million) ransom for his release.
Flying squad’s intervention
The heartfelt plea for help resonated across borders, prompting swift action to secure the victim’s safe return.
Upon receiving the distressing report, a dedicated team from the Flying Squad, renowned for their expertise in handling high-stakes criminal cases, liaised with Mr Morubura’s family in South Africa to gather crucial information about the kidnapping.
Their relentless efforts paid off when they successfully located the South African National in a secluded house in Bandogo, where he was found bound and bearing visible signs of torture.
Alleged motive behind the abduction
Mr Morubura, who had arrived in Uganda on May 28 and was residing with acquaintances, disclosed that a disagreement over unauthorized bank withdrawals with his Ugandan friend Peter Mulondo and an associate named Elijah had escalated into a violent confrontation.
This altercation reportedly led to his abduction as he was en route to the airport in the Munyonyo area on the fateful day of July 31..
As the investigation unfolds, the perpetrators responsible for Mr Morubura’s traumatic ordeal remain at large, evading law enforcement authorities.
The Kampala Metropolitan Police have pledged to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice, vowing to apprehend the suspects and ensure that they face the full force of the law for their heinous actions.
Check also;
- Families Of Missing Youths Allege Abduction After Two Years On
- Man Arrested For Faking His Own Kidnap
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