By Ambrose Okwanga I May 7th, 2026
Lira Chief Magistrate Court has sentenced Walter Otim to 10 years imprisonment and his wife, Collin Otim, to 3 years imprisonment both residents of Ireda Lumumba Cell, Lira city East division over a shocking incident in which a 15 year old girl was forced to eat feces.
The ruling was delivered on the morning of May 7, 2026, by Chief Magistrate Joe Fay Adoko, who described the offence as “serious and cruel,” noting that it caused lasting harm to the victim and violated both legal and moral standards.
In his judgment, Adoko stated that although the offence could attract a life sentence, the court consider several factors in sentencing, including the manner in which the offence was committed, the age of the victim, and the long term psychological impact.
He emphasized that the offence was a grave violation of the victim’s dignity and safety, the punishment should serve as a warning to others with similar intentions.
The magistrate further noted that the incident shocked both the court and the community.
He also observed that the convicts showed no remorse and that the abuse inflicted on the victim would likely affect her for the rest of her life.
Walter Otim was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with the court deducting time already spent on remand, leaving him with a remaining sentence of 9 years, 11 months, and 16 days.
Collin Otim received a 3 year sentence, also adjusted for time on remand, leaving her with 2 years, 11 months, and 6 days to serve.
The court further ordered each convict to pay a fine of UGX 5 million within three months.
Facts of the Case
Court proceedings revealed that on July 27, 2026, a 15-year-old girl from Ireda Lumumba Cell in Lira City East Division visited a salon for hair treatment. She reportedly requested to use the washroom and was directed behind the salon.
There, she encountered Collin Otim, who accused her of defecating near her home and immediately assaulted her using a wire.
Collin then called her husband, Walter Otim, who returned to the scene. It was further established in court that he forced the girl to eat human feces while threatening to kill her.
The court described the incident as extremely degrading and violent, stating that such conduct warranted a custodial sentence both as punishment and as a deterrent against similar acts in society.