The policeman who shot and killed an Indian money lender has been charged with murder and remanded to Luzira Prison by the Buganda Road Magistrates Court. The incident happen last week at Raja Chambers on Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala.
Police Constable Ivan Wabwire, 30, a resident of Central Police Station Barracks appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate, Sarah Tusiime, who read the charges of murder to him on Wednesday.
However, Tusiime refused him to take his plea on account that the charge against him is capital in nature and can only be heard by High Court.
“This court has no jurisdiction to hear your case so you will not be allowed to say anything. In the circumstances you will be remanded until June 7 for the mention of your case,” Tusiime remarked.
Prosecution led by Buganda Road Resident State Attorney, Joan Keko assisted by Ivan Kyazze informed court that investigations into the matter are in advanced stages as medics ascertain Wabwire’s mental health status.
Prosecution alleges that Wabwire on Friday 12th May 2023 at Raja Chambers along Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala District with malice aforethought unlawfully killed Uttam Bhandari.
Wabwire was arrested at the Busia border while trying to cross to Kenya.
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