By Mike Rwothomio

The territorial police in Ayivu West Division, Arua City, have collared a suspect, Lematia Kizito, a resident of Okariba, caught on a viral video brutally assaulting his former Girlfriend, Edomasia Sharon.

In a chilling 4:31-minute night vedio clip, the shirtless Lematia, rocking white shorts, is seen mercilessly whipping, smacking, and threatening to choke out Sharon, who’s dressed in a red skirt and purple blouse.

At one point, Sharon, battered and weakened, struggles to fend off the relentless attack, pleading for a moment to catch her breath.

The gut-wrenching footage has sparked a firestorm of outrage across social media.

West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson SP Collins confirmed the perp’s arrest in an April 26 statement, noting the incident went down on the night of April 22, 2025.

“it is alleged that Lematia Kizito confronted Edomasia Sharon, who he had previously been in a relationship with, after finding her in the company of another individual, An altercation ensued, leading to the victim sustaining injuries" Asea's statement reads in parts.

Asea added that after Sharon reported the assault, cops apprehended Lematia, who’s now cooling his heels in lockup.

The case is being prepped for court.

The police remain steadfast in protecting the community and are calling for anyone with intel on the incident to step up.

In 2024, the Uganda Police Force reported a 4% drop in domestic violence cases from 2023, logging 14,073 incidents. Still, UN Women Africa reports that 45% of Ugandan women face physical violence, and 55% endure economic or emotional abuse.

Mike Rwothomio is news editor at zoomer Africa