Eight suspects were further remanded in custody on Tuesday in connection with the murder of Police Constable Suleiman Chemonges, who was allegedly killed by mourners.
The Ibanda Chief Magistrate’s Court, led by Grade One Magistrate Vastine Kembabazi, ordered the suspects to remain detained at Nyabuhikye government prison in Ibanda District.
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Prosecutor Ali Ssemakula requested the adjournment, stating that investigations into the April 6 mob killing were still ongoing.
The suspects are Gaston Muhwezi, 27; Alfred Arinaitwe Mabbele, 43; Sam Mwesigye Kikuringwa, 53; Christine Atuhaire, 37; Allen Niwatuha, 23; Alex Ahimbisibwe, 18; Christine Komugisha, 19; and Byron Katungye, 29.
Magistrate Kembabazi granted the adjournment and set the next hearing for May 13, 2025, at 10:00 am. Chemonges was allegedly killed during the burial of inmate Lazarus Kahangire in Kyembogo village, where he had been assigned to maintain order.
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