The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded the Commissioner for Refugees Management in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Patrick Okello, and the institution’s Assistant Information Technology Officer, Noel Ikwap, to Luzira Prison on charges of abuse of office.
The two officials appeared before Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe on Thursday, who ordered that they remain on remand until August 10, 2026.
They are expected to return to court for the mention of their case and the hearing of their bail application.
The charges were brought by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) as part of its ongoing efforts to enforce accountability and uphold the rule of law in the management of public affairs.
The prosecution team was led by Inspectorate Officer Pius Kaweesi and included Principal Officer Prosecutions Mikka Luteete and Principal Officer Litigation Diana Nantabazi.
The IGG said the prosecution reflects its continued commitment to combating corruption and abuse of public office through the enforcement of accountability in public institutions.
