Ugandan police have allegedly found 24 human skulls in the possession of a herbalist who may have been using them for human sacrifice. The suspect, identified as Ddamulira Godfrey, could face life imprisonment if found guilty, according to police spokesperson Patrick Onyango.
Mr. Onyango stated that Godfrey would be charged under the Prevention and Prohibition of Human Sacrifice Act, which strictly prohibits the possession of human body parts and instruments of human sacrifice. “If he is found guilty, he will serve life in prison,” Onyango confirmed.
The gruesome discovery was made in Godfrey’s shrine located in the suburbs of Kampala, the capital city. Alongside the human skulls, police also found animal remains and skins. Authorities are continuing their search of the shrine in hopes of uncovering more human remains.
Godfrey, who claims to be a traditional healer and herbalist, has been disowned by the country’s Traditional Healers’ Association. The association has distanced itself from him, emphasizing that his actions do not represent their practices.
This incident is not isolated. Just last month, police recovered 17 human skulls from a shrine in the central district of Mpigi, approximately 41 kilometers (25 miles) from Kampala. Both cases have been linked to human sacrifice for ritual purposes.
Human sacrifice, though rare, is a disturbing practice that persists in some parts of Africa. Some individuals believe that magic charms made from human body parts can bring good luck, wealth, or even curse their enemies.
The Ugandan authorities are urging the public to report any suspicious activities related to human sacrifice as they continue their investigations into these horrifying discoveries.
