Uganda pastor arrested for whipping followers with 'magic blessed stick'

The Criminal Investigations Department of the Uganda Police Force tweeted that Kintu Denis had been arrested and charged.

He is said to have flogged his members with a “magic blessed stick” in his church located in the town of Hoima.

The three charges include 18 counts of trafficking in Persons, Assault, and Promoting Sectarianism, the Police Force added.

Local media outlet reported on September 1, "Police in Hoima City has arrested a self-proclaimed Prophet Denis Kintu of Empowerment City Church International, who appeared in a viral video whipping his followers.

"Kintu was arrested with nine other people including the church deputy Pastor and the Head of Communications," the report added that police are collecting statements from the followers.

Pastor Kintu Denis who recently appeared in a viral media clip beating believers with a “magic blessed stick”in his church in Hoima, has been arrested and charged with 18 counts of trafficking in Persons, Assault, and Promoting Sectarianism. pic.twitter.com/28Dc1LoYqX

— Criminal Investigations Directorate-UPF (@CID1_UG) September 1, 2022