By Our Reporter
The territorial Police at Kira Division has in custody a one Sheila Masiko alias Fiona 30, on allegations of aggravated trafficking and torture.
Her arrest came after police received information on August 17, that she was inflicting torture to a teenager who was working as her house help.
It is alleged that the accused has been inflicting pain to her 14 year old maid through beatings, burning her with a flat iron and hot water. She has also not been paying her salary.
Police has identified the victim as Agnes Nakintu Agnes 14, who has been working as a housemaid at Masika’s home in Buwate Najjera Kira Municipality Wakiso District.
It is alleged that in the month of February Masiko contacted her friend identified as Ann who resides in Kiboga town to get her a maid.
This prompted Ann to also contact the victim’s mother identified as Nakanzi Mary to allow her to send the victim to Kampala to work as a maid at her friend’s house.
The suspect sent transport money to the victim’s phone number and the following day she came to Kampala.
According to Police, the child has been examined and established that she was tortured.
Police says the wounds are visible on her body and are therefore working with police partners to ensure that she is well looked after and treated as investigations go on.
The Police would like to also appeal to members of the public especially parents to desist from sending away children into hard labour.
Efforts are also underway to get in touch with the parents..
