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Ugandan self-proclaimed healer found with 24 human skulls faces charges


A Ugandan man allegedly discovered with 24 human skulls could have been utilizing them for human sacrifice and will face life in jail, the police have instructed the BBC.

Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango mentioned the suspect, Ddamulira Godfrey, could be charged underneath the Prevention and Prohibition of Human Sacrifice Act.

Animal stays and skins had been additionally present in Mr Godfrey’s shrine within the suburbs of the capital, Kampala.

Police are nonetheless looking out Mr Godfrey’s shrine within the hopes of recovering extra human stays.

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“We are charging him first underneath the Prevention and Prohibition of Human Sacrifice Act, which [prohibits] one being in possession of human physique components and devices of human sacrifice,” Mr Onyango mentioned.

“If he’s discovered responsible, he’ll serve life in jail.”

Mr Godfrey claims to be a conventional healer and herbalist. However, the nation’s Traditional Healers’ Association has distanced itself from him.

This will not be the primary time such a stunning discovery has been made in Uganda in latest weeks.

Last month, police recovered 17 human skulls from a shrine within the central district of Mpigi, about 41km (25 miles) from Kampala.

Both discoveries have been linked to human sacrifice for ritual functions.

Some individuals in lots of African nations consider that magic charms constructed from human physique components will convey them good luck, for instance to change into wealthy, or alternatively to curse their enemies.


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