Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko, on Thursday, suspended the trial for 60 days, expressing hope that Besigye would receive treatment and recover. The court observed that Besigye appeared feverish and unable to stand for long periods, as seen in previous sessions.
The order was issued on Thursday by Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko when the matter, in which Besigye is jointly charged with fellow opposition politician Samuel Lubega Mukaaku, came up for further hearing.
In his testimony, Agaba has told Court that he searched the accused persons and their car registration number UAK 733F where he recovered a megaphone and placards with different writings.
The order arises from an application filed by Besigye in the criminal proceedings instituted against him and activist Samuel Walter Lubega Mukaaku following their arrest on June 14, 2022, on charges of inciting violence. The two were arrested for leading protests against skyrocketing commodities prices at Kikuubo Shauriyako Parish in Kampala Central Division.
