13 year old girl burnt by guardian-Kazo
Police in Kazo District are investigating allegations of torture involving a 13-year-old girl in the care of a woman only identified as Judith, who has been taking care of her since she was three. Residents of Bwizi A Cell in Buremba Town council report that Judith has subjected the girl to severe abuse including recent burns to her face, legs and private parts.
The minor has gone days with this excruciating pain but has not had access to medical attention since she experience the burns.
Twine Dan, the LC 1 chairperson of Bwizi A Cell confirmed the abuse and stated that he would take care of the girl until Judith returns from Kinoni Sub County, Kiruhura District where she has been attended a funeral.
Twine took the child to Buremba Police Station where officers advised him to prevail over her care while awaiting Judith’s return.
Sgt. Kwizera Fidel, Officer in Charge of Buremba Police Station, indicated that an investigation has been launched into the matter and the child remains under the custody of Twine.
