Muwanga Kivumbi, 24 others return to court over terrorism charges
Kivumbi, who is also the National Unity Platform deputy president for the Buganda region, and his 24 co-accused are facing terrorism charges stemming from alleged violent incidents that occurred in Kibibi and Gombe town councils in the aftermath of the January 15 general elections.
Security at Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court and along all routes leading to the premises has been tightened as Butambala Constituency Member of Parliament Muwanga Kivumbi and his co-accused prepare to appear in court. (Photo by Simon Ssekidde)
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Security at Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court and along all routes leading to the premises has been tightened as Butambala Constituency Member of Parliament Muwanga Kivumbi and his co-accused prepare to appear in court, Tuesday (March 31), for further mention of terrorism charges.
Kivumbi, who is also the National Unity Platform deputy president for the Buganda region, and his 24 co-accused are facing terrorism charges stemming from alleged violent incidents that occurred in Kibibi and Gombe town councils in the aftermath of the January 15 general elections.
This is the fourth time the accused have appeared before the Butambala Chief Magistrate, Deogratious Ssejemba, since their arrest.
Security at Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court and along all routes leading to the premises has been tightened as Butambala Constituency Member of Parliament Muwanga Kivumbi and his co-accused prepare to appear in court. (Photo by Simon Ssekidde)
On March 10 this year, when the accused last appeared before court, issues regarding underage suspects, among them, were raised, prompting the presiding magistrate to halt proceedings.
The magistrate instructed prison warders to conduct tests on the two suspected minors to ascertain their true age and present a report, which the court will rely on to determine whether they should remain in Kitalya Prison or be transferred to a juvenile detention centre, as requested by the defence lawyers.