Police have arrested Darius Opanya, a security guard, seen in a viral video assaulting a man at a building in downtown Kampala. The video, which surfaced online, shows Opanya brutally beating his victim in an incident reportedly occurring in February.
The footage, which quickly spread across social platforms, led to the swift identification and arrest of the perpetrators. Alongside Opanya, Samuel Azabo, the individual who recorded the video, was also apprehended. Both men were wearing black attire similar to the counter-terrorism uniform of the Uganda Police Force during the incident.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, confirmed the arrests and identified the victim as Isaac Kitooke, who was on the police's wanted list. Kitooke has been issued a police form to seek a medical checkup, which will aid in the ongoing investigations. Opanya is facing charges of aggravated assault, while Azabo is charged with aiding the suspect. The video evidence will be sent to a resident state attorney for further advice, as the authorities continue to unravel the circumstances surrounding this disturbing act of violence.
