Uganda, April 21 -- A man, who was captured on video, assaulting his pregnant wife, has been charged before the courts of law, three years later.
Hillary Owino appeared before Lira Chief Magistrate Court on Monday and denied the charges of torture.
Owino, a resident of Bar-Opu Village in Adekokwo Sub-County in Lira District, allegedly fled his home after committing the offence three years ago.
He, however, resurfaced last week leading to his arrest after a tip-off.
Presiding magistrate Geneva Natukunda remanded Owino to Lira Central Prison until May 12.
This was after the resident State Attorney, Ms Jasinta Kkaya, informed court of how investigations into the offence were complete and asked for a hearing date.
"Mr Owino, and two other...