A Ugandan man, Ddamulira Godfrey, has been arrested after police allegedly discovered 24 human skulls in his possession, raising suspicions of human sacrifice.
Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango announced that Godfrey would be charged under the Prevention and Prohibition of Human Sacrifice Act, which forbids the possession of human body parts and instruments linked to human sacrifice.
In addition to the skulls, police found animal remains and skins in Godfrey’s shrine located in the suburbs of Kampala. The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to search the shrine for additional human remains.
“If he is found guilty, he will serve life in prison,” Onyango stated.
Godfrey, who claims to be a traditional healer and herbalist, has been disowned by the country’s Traditional Healers’ Association.
This disturbing case follows a similar incident last month when 17 human skulls were discovered in a shrine in Mpigi district, around 41km from Kampala. Both cases are believed to be linked to ritualistic human sacrifices, a practice still rooted in certain beliefs across some African countries. These beliefs often involve using human body parts for magic charms intended to bring good luck or curse enemies.
