The Court also advised the state to reinstate the case if it is ready to prosecute the accused persons. Accordingly, all accused persons set free unless held on other lawful charges.
The Military Court, presided over by Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe, remanded the accused until January 14, 2025, when the court will decide whether it has jurisdiction to try the case.
The amended charges now include Captain Denis Ola, a serving officer in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) attached to the Armored Brigade, who appeared in court in military uniform alongside the accused. T
In his ruling, General Court Martial Chairperson Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe declined the request to produce Eron Kiiza, stating that as a convict, Kiiza could not execute legal duties. Mugabe noted that the Judge Advocate could advise if this position is incorrect.
The first batch of individuals arriving were journalists, most of whom had gathered outside the gate by 7 a.m. The journalists waited briefly across the road until a soldier in charge of the media arrived. He registered them and escorted them inside.
On Tuesday afternoon, the prosecution, led by Col. Raphael Mugisha, informed the Court, presided over by Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe, about the development. Mugisha explained that during the course of investigations, new details had emerged.
According to the prosecution, led by Col. Raphael Mugisha, only lawyers from AF Mpanga Advocates—Fredrick Mpanga, Apollo Katumba, and Ernest Kalibala—were formally instructed to represent the accused.
