The State House Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with police in Luwero has arraigned two accused persons before the Chief Magistrates Court on charges of assault and inflicting actual bodily harm to residents, they have been remanded till October, 23, 2023.
The accused appeared before the magistrate on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Police has identified the accused as Obed Baguma and James Kakuru, both residents of Manyama Village, Zirobwe Sub- County in Luwero district.
Police noted that, the two have been working for a notorious land grabber in the district, identified as Rutangambwa and others who are still on the run.
“These groups have been terrorizing over 3000 residents of Manyama and Buima villages for a long period of time, forcing them off their land,” Police said.
The Police further noted that, Runtagambwa would hire goons from different parts of the country to commit heinous crime and excessive violence on residents.
The Minister of Lands, Judith Nabakooba had earlier visited the villages and requested the Anti-Corruption Unit to commence investigations into the matter.
