KAMPALA– Police in Kampala is holding seven activists accused of engaging in unlawful demonstration expressing their dissatisfaction with General Court Martial decision of sentencing Counsel Eron Kiiza (Besigye’s lawyer) to nine months imprisonment.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, these arrested people are alleged to be; political activists and some lawyers affiliated with the Uganda Law Society.
“They staged an illegal demonstration today, January 9, 2025, at around 9:00 a.m. The protesters, who gathered in two small groups, marched towards the High Court in Kampala, carrying placards that called for the release of Aaron Kiiza, who was convicted of contempt of court in the General Court Martial, and Dr. Kizza Besigye, among others.” Remarked Onyango
Seven suspects under detention at Central Police Station include; Agatha Atuhairwe (mobilizer), Otieno George, Toko Godwin, Mubala Akram, Norah Kobusinge, Khatondi Wepuhulu and Aloikin Praise Opoloje.
“Notably, two of the arrested women, Norah Kobusinge and Aloikin Praise, had previously participated in a naked walk to parliament.”
Onyango further case files are being prepared for the State Attorney and subsequent court proceedings on charges of being a common nuisance.
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