KISORO – In a session presided over by His Worship Kenneth Komakech at the Kisoro Chief Magistrates Court, five individuals were yesterday committed to Kabale High Court on charges of aggravated rape and robbery.
The convicted individuals include Bucanayandi Godfrey, Duhimbaze Gilbert, Manishimwe Gilbert, Bizimana Derrick from Nyarusiza sub-county, and Muhozi Alex Joshua from Nyakinama sub-county, all residents of Kisoro district.
The incident took place on March 22, 2023, when the convicts allegedly raped and robbed money from Jasinta Irankunda, a 22-year-old resident of Kasemisego village, Hospital Ward, Southern Division, Kisoro Municipality.
State prosecutor Christopher Ainomugisha, representing the prosecution, requested the Chief Magistrate to provide the necessary forms for the case to be heard in the High Court.
Two forms were presented during the court session: form 3 (a) from Uganda Prisons Health Centre (ii), indicating that the complainant was subjected to total rape, and form 24 (a) from health personnel, confirming that the accused five culprits are not suffering from mental illness, suggesting intentional and forceful actions.
Chief Magistrate Komakech’s statement in court resulted in the commitment of the five individuals to Kabale High Court for a fresh hearing. The complainants were assured that they would be notified of the scheduled date for the case in the High Court.
