Summary:
- Presiding over the case, Kabale Chief Magistrate, His Worship Derrick Byamugisha, heard that on 14th January 2025, Edmund Agaba, a resident of Rushebeya village, Kitojo Parish, Rwamucucu Sub-county in Rukiga District, threatened to harm ASP John Akankwasa, a police officer attached to the Rukiga District Police Station.
KABALE: The Kabale Chief Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 21st January 2025, charged and remanded a 24-year-old man to Ndorwa Government Prison for threatening to kill a Uganda Police officer in Rukiga District.
Presiding over the case, Kabale Chief Magistrate, His Worship Derrick Byamugisha, heard that on 14th January 2025, Edmund Agaba, a resident of Rushebeya village, Kitojo Parish, Rwamucucu Sub-county in Rukiga District, threatened to harm ASP John Akankwasa, a police officer attached to the Rukiga District Police Station.
The incident occurred in Murujanjara village, where Agaba allegedly acted with intent to intimidate, insult, or annoy the officer.
His Worship Byamugisha noted that Agaba’s actions are in violation of Section 77(1) of the Penal Code Act.
When the charges were read, Agaba pleaded guilty, expressing remorse for his actions. He explained to the court that his behavior was driven by anger and ignorance and requested an opportunity to reconcile with ASP Akankwasa.
His Worship subsequently remanded Agaba to Ndorwa Government Prison until 28th January 2025, pending further proceedings.
