ACQUITTAL OF TWO SUSPECTS IN BOMB-MAKING MATERIALS CASE AT NAKAWA COURT

Nakawa Chief Magistrates’ court has acquitted two out of the 11 suspects facing offences of unlawful possession of bomb making materials with an aim of disrupting peace. Those released are Faridah Masaaba and Resty Birungi although they were whisked away in the prison bus preventing them from talking to the media. Shamim Malende, lawyer for the accused was dissatisfied with court’s way of releasing suspects and vowed to fight for the release of others. Other suspects who are on remand are Umar Magala, Hamidu Muyodi among others were absent in court. Court resumes on the 5th March 2024.