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University lecturer remanded over pouring hot water on 16-year-old maid

The grade one magistrate court in Mbarara City has remanded Bishop Stuart University (BSU) lecturer to prison on accusations of pouring hot water on her child maid following a domestic issue.

While appearing in Court on Thursday, prosecution alleged that 39-year-old lecturer Doreen Atwongyirwe with intent to disfigure or disable, poured hot water on her 16-year-old maid who we shall not name since she is considered a minor.

The incident happened at her home in Katete Central Cell in Mbarara City’s South Division, according to court records.

Court presided by grade one magistrate Esther Bagala acknowledged that the charge of causing grievous harm against the suspect can be heard by the Chief Magistrate’s court.

“The state is charging you (Atwongyirwe) with acts intended to cause grievous harm. This is contrary to section 199 Paragraph A of the Penal Code Act,” Bagala said.