18-year-old faces terrorism charges over city riots
AN 18-year-old man and two other men accused of torching a truck in the September city riots are to answer charges of terrorism, the Police announced yesterday.
By Herbert Ssempogo
and Jeff Lule
AN 18-year-old man and two other men accused of torching a truck in the September city riots are to answer charges of terrorism, the Police announced yesterday.
The suspects, all said to be businesspersons, have been in detention at the Kampala South head office in Katwe, a suburb, for over a week.
Kampala Metropolitan deputy spokesperson, Henry Kalulu, identified them as William Kasule, alias Kagalabi, of Bulenga, Emmanuel Mutesasira, 27, of Kyengera and Edward Musanya, 22, a resident of Busega.
According to Kalulu, the three on September 10 set ablaze a truck that was heading to Namanve in Wakiso district. The truck belonged to Coca Cola.
“The driver parked to asses the situation before continuing with his journey. But the men dashed there and stole hundreds of crates from the vehicle before torching it,†Kalulu told a news conference at the Central Police Station in Kampala.
The incident occurred moments after the Buganda Katikkiro, Eng. James Walusimbi was blocked from entering Kayunga to prepare for the Kabaka’s visit.
The unidentified driver, Kalulu said, saw the suspects’ faces and was able to identify them after their arrest.
“We have secured witnesses. They say the men played a key role in looting and burning property during the chaos,†Kalulu stated.
Earlier, 28 people, accused of setting on fire Nateete Police Station appeared in court on similar charges.
The Anti-Terrorism Act states that a person commits an act of terrorism when he is directly involved or is an accomplice in maiming or attacking any official premises, private accommodation or means of transport.
Such acts should be “for purposes of influencing the Government or intimidating the public or a section of the publicâ€.
Terrorism is a capital offence, punishable by death if found guilty. The High Court tries terrorism suspects.
Meanwhile, ex-journalist Silaje Lubwama and Central Broadcasting presenter, Moses Kasibante, have been questioned over allegations of making seditious statements on a radio talk-show.
The two appeared early in the morning at the Criminal Investigation Directorate in Kibuli, Kampala.
Democratic Party member and pro-Buganda activist, Betty Nambooze, who was also supposed to be interrogated, did not turn up as she was reported sick.
and Jeff Lule
AN 18-year-old man and two other men accused of torching a truck in the September city riots are to answer charges of terrorism, the Police announced yesterday.
The suspects, all said to be businesspersons, have been in detention at the Kampala South head office in Katwe, a suburb, for over a week.
Kampala Metropolitan deputy spokesperson, Henry Kalulu, identified them as William Kasule, alias Kagalabi, of Bulenga, Emmanuel Mutesasira, 27, of Kyengera and Edward Musanya, 22, a resident of Busega.
According to Kalulu, the three on September 10 set ablaze a truck that was heading to Namanve in Wakiso district. The truck belonged to Coca Cola.
“The driver parked to asses the situation before continuing with his journey. But the men dashed there and stole hundreds of crates from the vehicle before torching it,†Kalulu told a news conference at the Central Police Station in Kampala.
The incident occurred moments after the Buganda Katikkiro, Eng. James Walusimbi was blocked from entering Kayunga to prepare for the Kabaka’s visit.
The unidentified driver, Kalulu said, saw the suspects’ faces and was able to identify them after their arrest.
“We have secured witnesses. They say the men played a key role in looting and burning property during the chaos,†Kalulu stated.
Earlier, 28 people, accused of setting on fire Nateete Police Station appeared in court on similar charges.
The Anti-Terrorism Act states that a person commits an act of terrorism when he is directly involved or is an accomplice in maiming or attacking any official premises, private accommodation or means of transport.
Such acts should be “for purposes of influencing the Government or intimidating the public or a section of the publicâ€.
Terrorism is a capital offence, punishable by death if found guilty. The High Court tries terrorism suspects.
Meanwhile, ex-journalist Silaje Lubwama and Central Broadcasting presenter, Moses Kasibante, have been questioned over allegations of making seditious statements on a radio talk-show.
The two appeared early in the morning at the Criminal Investigation Directorate in Kibuli, Kampala.
Democratic Party member and pro-Buganda activist, Betty Nambooze, who was also supposed to be interrogated, did not turn up as she was reported sick.