
Police in Uganda have arrested a group of youths accused of using online platforms to lure victims before assaulting them and forcibly removing their teeth, according to NTV Uganda. Police say the suspects were traced to the location where the attacks were carried out and will be brought before court to explain their actions, including why they targeted dental health workers.
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