Police have confirmed that one Kamo Hydara has confessed to beating Yusuf Samareh, 14, to death during investigation.

“Following investigations into the death of 14-year-old Yusuf Samareh, the police confirm that out of the three individuals arrested, Kamo Hydara has confessed to the murder.

“During interrogation, Hydara admitted to taking the boy to an incomplete building, where he beat him to death, claiming he was disciplining him for being disobedient. The investigation continues, with efforts to recover the weapon used in the assault. Hydara will face due process of the law. The public is reminded that any form of child abuse is a criminal offence,” Police said.

Police launched a murder investigation into the death of Yusuf Samareh from Demba Kunda after they were alerted by health officials at the Basse District Hospital. 

The health authorities raised serious concerns after signs of torture were evident on Yusuf’s body.   

Reporting by Adama Makasuba