The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has ordered the Uganda Police Force to release a vehicle belonging to opposition politician, Dr. Kiiza Besigye, which was impounded more than four months ago.
The order arises from an application filed by Besigye in the criminal proceedings instituted against him and activist Samuel Walter Lubega Mukaaku following their arrest on June 14, 2022, on charges of inciting violence.
Dr. Besigye’s vehicle registration number UAK 773F was impounded and taken to Kampala Central Police Station where it has been parked to date.
When the trial started last week, the head of Operations at CPS David Nahamya testified that Besigye and Mukaaku had blocked traffic on the roads in the area, and they later locked themselves in the said vehicle reported to be registered in the name of one Obed Kamulegeya.
The defence lawyers added that since the Prosecution witness who impounded it has already testified, it will not prejudice the State if the vehicle is released to Besigye. Dr. Besigye speaking……..