KAMPALA, UGANDA: There was drama at the General Court Martial in Makindye after a suspect, one of the 32 jailed National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters jumped out of the dock to attack the army officers.
Muhydin Kakooza who is already serving an 8-month sentence for contempt of court had appeared in court today together with 31 others for hearing of their case but as soon as it was adjourned he jumped out the dock singing one of Bobi Wine’s songs (Tuliyambala Engule).
The incident was triggered by a team of the NUP supporter’s lawyers led by Fred Musisi who informed the 9-member court chaired by Lt Gen Andrew Gutti that they were not ready to proceed because they were only served with witness statements this morning. The lawyer then asked the court to give them time to enable them to read through the statements presented to them to prepare for the hearing.
In the month of February, Lt. Gen Andrew Gutti referred Kakooza to Butabika National Referral hospital to examine his mental stability after he became chaotic in court and started banging tables but the results indicated that he was normal, hence his conviction and sentence for contempt of court charge.
Kakooza and 31 other suspected are charged with unlawful possession of explosive devices.
It is alleged that between November 2020 and May 2021, the suspects had in their possession explosives (bombs) which are a monopoly of only Armed forces.
They were arrested from different places in Jinja, Kireka, Nakulabye, Nateete and Kampala Central.
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