UPDF soldier pleads guilty to desertion

Prosecution alleges that in May 2020 while at Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters Mbuya in Kampala district, Magezi absented himself without authority from his unit with the intention of not returning until June 18, 2024.

RO/146172 Second Lieutenant Muzamir Magezi in the dock at the General Court Martial in Kampala on Monday (July 15, 2024) battling desertion charges. (Credit: Douglas Mubiru)