Justice & Crime ReportParliamentary ReportTop StoryTrending & Latest News

Rest Well Ssegirinya: Justice Alice Komuhangi Drops Murder  Charges against the late Hon Seegirinya  

By TV10 Gano Mazima Editorial

After almost four years on trial government on Monday  dropped murder , attempted murder and terrorism charges against the late Kawempe North MP Mohammed Ssegirinya and directed the DPP to amend the indictment against Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanya and four others.

The late Kawempe North MP Mohammed Ssegirinya and Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanya During their trying d

This follows that passing of the maverick Hon. Segirinya,,  death on 8th January, according to the formal judicial process, the case against him  therefore automatically fell, and the state cannot continue prosecuting him.

The above decision was reached at when the matter  come up  before the High Court’s International Crimes Division as Justice Alice Komuhangi Kaukha, and was informed by the late Segirinya’s lawyer Samuel Muyizzi,   of the passing of his client.

In a twist of events, the lead prosecutor Richard Birivumbuka, first contested the authenticity of the information , and requested through the judge for the death certificate of the deceased to be produced , which was over rule.

Justice Komuhangi, then  took the judicial notice and condoled with the entire nation for the death of Ssegirinya who was jointly accused with the Makindye West MP Allah Ssewanyana and 4 others for having a hand in the 2021 murders in greater Masaka region commonly referred to as ” Bijambiya murders” that claimed a total of 20 lives .

Following their arrest in 2021 the duo then were jailed for close to two years as they continuously failed to be awarded bail despite their high profile political  status.

They were later granted bail on 13th February 2023 at the Masaka High Court Resident Judge, Lawrence Tweyanze granted the two legislators temporary freedom.

Prosecution led by Birivumbuka, then requested the Judge for an adjournment which was granted to 1st April 2025, when the amended charge sheet will be presented to court.

Related posts

Uganda’s Political Chess Game Has Started

Cathy Mirembe

President Museveni Pays Tribute to the Late Justice Prof. George W. Kanyeihamba

Barbra Zeka

A Ghetto Star Who Shone Bright, His Life Was Cut Short Besides Him Is Nagirinya And The Mother

Ssekanyumiza Amansa Bwino

Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of planned Gaza City offensive

ndiwalanakiwa@gmail.com

Major Defection Rocks Uganda’s Opposition as 10 NUP MPs Set to Join Besigye’s PFF

Cathy Mirembe

The Namibian Government Denies Visa Extension to Ugandan King

Cathy Mirembe

Agnes Kainza Nzogi Appointed First Permanent Secretary of the ODPP, Marking a Historic Milestone

Barbra Zeka

The Man Who Fired The First Shot In The Bush, Here Is The Untold Story Of His Fine Art Career

Ssekanyumiza Amansa Bwino

Stay Away From Alcohol And Drugs: Mpuuga Advises Aspiring Leaders

Dean Lubowa Saava

Rev. Canon Kugonza Joshua Elected 3rd Bishop of Masindi-Kitara Diocese

Barbra Zeka

Leave a Comment