Tag Archives: murder

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono Grade One Magistrate Gerald Ogwomo has committed Isma Kizito to the High Court for the murder of his boss, Samuel Mayanja Ssenkomago. Kizito, who worked at the deceased’s soda depot, is alleged to have killed Ssenkomago on November 5, 2024, at Nsuube Village, …

Pallisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Pallisa District have arrested 30 suspects in connection to the murder of a witch doctor, George William Malinga. The suspects, including Francis Okello, Rashid Omaido Edrisa, Edrisa Omaido Junior, Peter Odongo, Hadson Opoloti, and Francis Odongo among others, were apprehended following the discovery of …

MOSCOW | TASS | The perpetrator of the terrorist attack that killed Chief of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov has been detained. He was identified as a 29-year-old citizen of Uzbekistan, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Public Relations Center reported. He confessed to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The murder trial of businessman Henry Katanga has been plagued by repeated delays, raising concerns about the accused’s right to a speedy trial. Molly Katanga, the widow of the deceased, has been detained at Luzira Prison since February, facing charges of murder. Her bail …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  In a significant development in the high-profile Katanga trial, the court has issued a mixed ruling regarding the disclosure of evidence by the prosecution. Judge Isaac Muwata directed the prosecution to share certain digital evidence with the defense, including CCTV footage and mobile phone …

Defense pins prosecutor on prison visit SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others  17/Oct/2024 via @TonyNatif **** Proceedings 11:20 am: Judge enters. All stand. Samali Wakholi, for the prosecution stands up and surveys court. Representation is the same, save for Jonathan Muwaganya who …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 87 murder suspects have been apprehended by the police using sniffer dogs in the last three months. Of these, 44 have been formally charged in court after tangible evidence was collected with the assistance of the canine unit. Most of the suspects were …

Naome Nyangweso in the spot light again, Judge Muwata to deliver ruling Thursday on contentious issues Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN |  The defense team representing Molly Katanga, has accused prosecution witness Naome Nyangweso of leading a group, including police detectives and state operatives, to visit prison and coerce one …

  Court was adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday after day in which tensions flared  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The hearing of the high-profile Katanga murder case resumed today, with the prosecution’s ninth witness, Naome Nyangweso, being questioned about her relationship with the family of the late Katanga. Defense lawyers, led by …

Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A businessman who went missing in Masindi has been found dead. Ismail Naddo 31, a resident of Kirasa II Cell in Masindi Municipality went missing from his home on October 1, while riding on a motorcycle registration number UFQ 670U. His family members waited …