Seven scout leaders were on Thursday evening arraigned before the Makindye Magistrate’s Court on charges relating to the violent takeover and destruction of property at the National Camping and Scouts Centre in Kaazi–Busaabala, Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality.
The suspects, Buragahare Mujuni Patrick, Butumbwire Stephen, Mugisha John, Musoke Stephen Brian, Mununuzi Alex, Orwanga Michael Richard, and Anyango Francis, appeared in court following a joint operation by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
They face multiple charges including unlawful occupation of land belonging to another, malicious damage to property, conspiracy to commit a felony, forcible detainer, and forcible entry.
Prosecution alleges that on June 24, 2025, the group, operating under a faction calling itself the Boys Scouts Association, mobilised a large crowd to forcefully take over the Kaazi centre, the official property of the Uganda Scouts Association.
The accused reportedly broke into offices, destroyed infrastructure, and carried out large-scale vandalism, including grading the land, cutting down historic trees, and demolishing kitchens, latrines, a watchtower, water tanks, and pipelines.
They are also accused of confiscating property belonging to the Uganda Scouts Association.
Court proceedings continue as police hunt for other suspects still at large.
