State House vows to apprehend those responsible for Uncle Mark’s brother’s alleged torture

The State House Uganda has revealed that investigations into Uncle Mark, real name Mark Agaba’s, allegations about the SFC torturing his brother have been opened, and the perpetrators will be apprehended.

Uncle Mark Speaks

Via his X account on Monday, Uncle Mark recounted the incident involving his brother, who was reportedly detained and allegedly brutalised by security forces while trying to reach his pregnant wife in distress.

According to Mark, after his brother parked his motorcycle to comply with security protocols as the president’s convoy passed, and attempted to proceed on foot in search of alternative transportation for his wife.

However, he was intercepted by SFC officers who allegedly beat him and forced him into a car boot. He was then detained for two days and later returned home with visible injuries, including missing toenails.

The comedian and media personality alleged that the Special Forces Command (SFC) and the presidential convoy’s actions led to the torture of his brother and the tragic loss of an unborn child.

State House Uganda Responds

On Tuesday morning, a statement released via State House Uganda’s official X handle reveals that investigations into the matter have been opened.

The statement reveals that the people who committed the alleged crime will be apprehended.

The Special Forces Command (SFC) is in receipt of Mr Mark Agaba’s statement alleging the high-handedness of some of our officers. The SFC has taken deliberate steps to investigate the matter to establish its full details.

Mr. Agaba has been contacted and asked to link us up with the said victim with the view of getting any information that could lead to the apprehension of those who could have committed the alleged crime.

The SFC has also, with immediate effect, instituted an internal probe into the matter. We also call upon the general public and any other persons that could help avail further details on the same or any other events.

We thank you and pledge to get to the very bottom of this matter.

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