SUSPECT ACCUSES POLICE DOG OF BITING HIM, DEMANDS JUSTICE

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In Kakumiro

A suspected motorcycle thief in Katikara Sub county Kakumiro district has accused police K9 department in Albertine region of failure to train one of its officers on the proper steps to control a police dog after it bit his leg severely during an arrest in June this year.

Christopher Byamugisha, a resident of Kyedikyo village, Kyangota parish in Katikara sub county alleges that a police officer only identified as Maruura of K9 department at Albertine regional pushed the animal three times to attack him when he failed to identify suspects.

He narrates that on June 20^th this year, Francis Tushabe was attacked by unknown thieves who went away with his motorcycle, and police came with a police dog to help in the search of the suspects.

Byamugisha adds that when they reached his home, he was asked by the  Maruura the dog controller, Maruura  whether he was the owner of the home and  upon accepting, he heard him(Maruura) ordering the dog to attack him(Byamugisha).

He was arrested by crime preventers with his arms held behind while the police dog was biting him beyond unbearable pain.

Byamugisha is now accusing police K9 dog department and the officer of failing to take proper steps to restrain the animal.

He is seeking damages for physical and mental injuries, medical bills and loss of earnings.

Albertine regional police spokesperson ASP Julius Hakiza Allan has said they are going to investigate the case and once the officer is found guilty of mishandling the dog, he will be charged.

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