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Magara murder case flops as ‘hungry suspects’ fail to follow proceedings

Ruth Anderah | October 31, 2023

The hearing of a case in which nine suspects are accused of kidnapping and killing Susan Magara was adjourned on Tuesday after the accused told the judge that they were too hungry to follow court proceedings. Through their respective defense attorneys, the suspects informed presiding Judge Alex Ajiji that Monday’s […]

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Magara murder: Second witness identifies man who allegedly received ransom

Ruth Anderah | October 30, 2023

Residents of Ndejje-Kanaaba, Wakiso district, have testified and identified a suspected kidnapper who allegedly picked a ransom of Shs700 million from the family of the late Susan Magara. This is the second time that Abubakar Kyewolya, one of the nine people on trial for the 2018 kidnapping and murder of […]

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Self-confessed murderer’s jail term reduced by 2 years after appeal

Ruth Anderah | October 26, 2023

A self-confessed murderer has had his 20-year jail term reduced after appealing it on grounds that it was harsh and manifestly excessive. Jackson Masereka was convicted of murder and sentenced to 20 years and 9 months’ imprisonment under a plea bargain in June 2014. The prosecution stated that the deceased, […]

Suspects in the murder of social worker Maria Nagirinya and her driver Ronald Kitayimbwa appearing before Court on October 19, 2023. Photo/Daily Monitor

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Two sentenced to life imprisonment over Nagirinya murder

Ruth Anderah | October 19, 2023

Two key suspects in the murder of social worker Maria Nagirinya and her driver Ronald Kitayimbwa have been sentenced to life imprisonment. Court has ordered former shoe hawker Mr Kasolo Coporiyamu alias Arsenal and Lubega Johnson alias Manomano to spend the rest of their lives in prison in connection to […]

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Busiika police attack: Nine suspects committed to High Court

Ruth Anderah | October 18, 2023

Nine people who are facing charges relating to the attack on Principal Judge Flavian Zeija’s convoy and the murder of three police officers at Busiika police station have been committed to the High Court for trial. The other charges relate to the several civilian murders and armed robberies. The committal follows […]