State House Vows Justice in Alleged Torture of Uncle Mark’s Brother

Top Story: State House Breaks Silence on Alleged Torture of Uncle Mark’s Brother

Kampala, Uganda | Tuesday – The Ugandan government has vowed to take decisive action following allegations of torture made by Mr. Mark Agaba — known online as “Uncle Mark” — involving his brother and alleged misconduct by security personnel.

In a statement released Tuesday morning via State House Uganda’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, authorities confirmed that investigations into the incident have officially commenced. The statement directly acknowledges Agaba’s claims and outlines the steps being taken by the Special Forces Command (SFC), the elite unit reportedly implicated in the allegations.

“The SFC is in receipt of Mr. Mark Agaba’s statement alleging the high-handedness of some of our officers,” reads the statement. “The SFC has taken deliberate steps to investigate the matter to establish its full details.”

Officials say Agaba has been contacted and asked to facilitate access to the alleged victim in order to gather firsthand information that could aid in identifying and prosecuting those responsible.

In addition to the external inquiry, the SFC has launched an internal probe into the conduct of its officers. The statement further appealed to members of the public to share any relevant information that could help with the ongoing investigation.

“We thank you and pledge to get to the very bottom of this matter,” the statement concluded.

The announcement comes amid growing public scrutiny and online outcry over the allegations. Rights groups have long raised concerns over the use of force by some Ugandan security units, and this case is expected to reignite debate around accountability and human rights protections.

State House’s response marks a rare public acknowledgment of alleged misconduct within elite security forces — and signals a commitment, at least on paper, to holding wrongdoers accountable.