By Editorial,
The Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has called for investigations into the chaos at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court, where scores were injured following a major scuffle that preceded the hearing of the case in which opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and two others are accused of treason.
According to the Statement from the Judiciary, Owiny-Dollo strongly condemns the acts of violence and disorder and has expressed deep concern over the incident, describing it as both uncalled for and unacceptable.
The Judiciary said that it reaffirms its commitment to protecting all judicial officers, Court users, litigants, observers, and the general public.
On Friday, Besigye’s supporters clashed with men believed to be undercover security operatives.
The violence broke out after Ingrid Turinawe was seen filming people who were in court. One of the suspected security operatives grabbed her phone and began attacking people, sparking a fight. Paul Kisule, one of the Mobilizers of PFF, was rushed out of the Court injured as blood was seen oozing from his mouth. END.
