Acid Attack Suspect Charged

Obirai Andrew Francis 36, was yesterday October 14, charged with attempted murder and remanded to Soroti Government Prison.

Police drag acid suspect Andrew Francis Obirai to the waiting police truck as he tried to shield himself from being taken pictures by the media at Soroti magistrate court october 14,2013.
Police drag acid suspect Andrew Francis Obirai to the waiting police truck as he tried to shield himself from being taken pictures by the media at Soroti magistrate court october 14,2013.

It is suspected that Obirai attacked Dorothy Atim and poured acid on her body that left her battling for her dear life over the past few months.

Upon doing the nasty act, Obirai went into hiding until he handed himself to  police yesterday October 14. He was then taken to court, charged and then remanded.

Appearing before the Soroti Grade II magistrate, John Michael Apedu, Obirai was advised to remain silent until he will appear before a competent court where he can enter plea.

Prosecution reveled that on September 8 Obirai poured acid on Dorothy Atim and inflicted life-threatening injuries on her. Atim is still battling for her precious life at Mulago National Referral Hospital.

Obirai was remanded to Soroti Government prison until October 28.

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