Opiyo: Military Intelligence Investigation Found Nuwagaba Torture Claims Credible
Human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo claims that military intelligence investigations confirmed torture allegations made by his client, Stephen Nuwagaba. Opiyo is speaking out to clarify his involvement in the case following public disputes between President Museveni and journalist Andrew Mwenda.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding human rights abuses by security forces in Uganda and the role of legal advocacy in seeking accountability.
KAMPALA — Human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo has said an investigation by military intelligence officials found Stephen Nuwagaba’s allegations of torture credible and led to the arrest of an officer accused of carrying out the abuse, offering new details about a case that has triggered a public dispute involving President Yoweri Museveni and journalist Andrew Mwenda.
Opiyo, who represented Nuwagaba through Chapter Four Uganda, said the young man approached the rights organisation with visible injuries, including marks on his feet, elbow and the soles of his feet, and walked with a limp.
“Stephen was a client who approached us at Chapter Four Uganda claiming he was a victim/survivor of torture,” Opiyo said.
“He had visible marks of torture on his feet, elbow, and soles of his feet. He walked with a limp.”
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