The four-minute video making rounds on social media begins with the U.S. citizen behind a reception desk, knocking things off tables while the hotel workers get out of his way. He follows the workers to the lobby, where he berates them and accuses them of hating Jesus.
In the lobby, he approaches one of the workers and hits him several times as another employee tries to intervene. The workers try to calm him down, but Taylor continues to insult and attack them.
“F**k Uganda,” the American yells at one point. “I’ve come to love Uganda, I’ve come to help Uganda, but Uganda hates Jesus through this son-of-a-b**ch.”
Police on Friday confirmed the arrest of the US national after the video of this unfortunate incident went viral online, sparking outrage among Ugandas.
A statement issued by the security body identified the man as Jimmy L. Taylor, and he claims to be a missionary.
The alleged assault took place in the Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala, the capital, according to police. Video of the incident surfaced on the internet on Friday, but it is unclear when it was filmed, the statement read in part.
Police brought Taylor to Kampala’s Central Police Station, where he was charged with assault.
Taylor told police that he is a religious missionary and former U.S. Marine, the Kampala Post reported.
He claims the assault was due to an illness that caused him to have stress, according to the Post.
