Jamil Mukulu accuses Prisons for torturing him

By; Our reporter

23^rd July 2021

Jamil Mukulu, the alleged leader of the Allied Democratic Forces-ADF has said he’s being subjected to untold suffering and degrading treatment at Luzira Maximum Prison where he’s currently on remand on the charges of terrorism, aggravated robbery, murder and aiding and abetting terrorism. 

In his 15 page letter written to the African Center for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims- ACTV, Mukulu says at Luzira where he has been since 2016, he has been subjected to all manner of torture by those who are supposed to protect him.

He particularly points out the Officer in Charge of Luzira Prison Moses Sentalo who he describes as having a deep seated hatred for him.

He says the same officer denied him access to medical care which led him to contract diabetes. He harasses, persecutes and stigmatizes him whenever he gets a scapegoat.

He adds that on severally days he has been subjected to severe beating by either prisons warders or fellow prisoners who are sent to his room where he’s held in solitary confinement.

He adds that ever since he was extradited to Uganda in 2015, he has been denied access to justice because of the way the government is dragging its feet in having his case heard and determined.

Herbert Nsubuga, the Chief Executive Officer ACTV acknowledged receiving Mukulu’s petition. However due to the lockdown that restricted access to Prisons across the country, they have not been able to handle his and other cases of torture.