A Ugandan man, Ddamulira Godfrey, was arrested after being found in possession of 24 human skulls, with authorities suspecting their use in human sacrifice rituals.
Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango stated that Godfrey would be charged under the Prevention and Prohibition of Human Sacrifice Act, which could result in a life sentence if convicted. In addition to the skulls, animal remains and skins were discovered in his shrine located in the outskirts of Kampala.
Police are continuing their search of the shrine, hoping to uncover more human remains. Onyango emphasized that possessing human body parts or items related to human sacrifice is a serious crime under the act, and Godfrey could face life imprisonment if found guilty.
Godfrey, who identifies as a traditional healer and herbalist, has been disowned by Uganda’s Traditional Healers’ Association following the gruesome discovery. This case follows a similar incident last month when police recovered 17 human skulls from another shrine in Mpigi, 41 km from Kampala, both linked to ritualistic human sacrifice practices.
In some African cultures, it is believed that charms made from human body parts can bring good fortune or be used to harm others, leading to such disturbing acts.