The Kasese Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded 84 people in connection with the November 1st attacks on security installations in Fort Portal City, Kasese, Bunyangabu and Bundibugyo districts until 23rd December 2025.
The suspects on Monday appeared before the Chief Magistrate, His Worship George Mfituninda, who read to them seven counts including treason, terrorism, murder and attempted murder, aggravated robbery, financing terrorism and aggravated trafficking in persons.
Prosecution told court that between 2024 and 1st November 2025, the accused allegedly attempted to overthrow the government of Uganda by carrying out coordinated attacks on security installations, killing and injuring security personnel after undergoing military training and attending planning meetings in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Speaking to journalists after the court session, Hon. Barnabas Tingasime, a counsel from Victoria & Co Advocates, expressed concern over the detention of the suspects beyond the constitutionally mandated 48 hours without trial.
He however urged relatives of the accused to visit them at Mubuku Government Prison, where they are currently being held.
During the November 1st attacks, Kasese Police Barracks was targeted, leaving several officers injured. In Bundibugyo District, the Malindi and Kakuka military detachments were also attacked, leading to the killing of Pte. Samuel Twesigye and his wife, Anita Nayebale.
