Kiboga Prison Warder's Murder Trial Commences Over Four Deaths

The High Court in Kiboga is poised to commence a high-profile trial involving prison warder Moses Anguyo, who faces charges related to the deaths of four individuals and several other offenses. Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga will preside over the proceedings.

Anguyo is accused of four counts of murder, allegedly committed on February 23. The victims include prison officers Bright Akishuri, Sarah Ayebare, and Alson Niwagaba, as well as Assistant Superintendent of Police Hope Catherine. The prosecution contends that Anguyo acted with malice aforethought in causing these deaths.

In addition to the murder charges, Anguyo faces two counts of aggravated robbery and a charge of threatening violence. He is alleged to have robbed a person of clothing at a shop in Kiboga Town Council while armed and also threatened to shoot a prison officer. The trial will also involve three co-accused who are alleged to have assisted Anguyo in evading arrest and prosecution after the incidents.

The February incident began with gunfire at Kiboga Central Prison, causing panic. Anguyo is alleged to have then turned his weapon on colleagues, fled with a firearm, and subsequently robbed businesses before disappearing. He was eventually apprehended in the Democratic Republic of Congo on March 27, following a joint operation, and extradited to Uganda.

The long-awaited trial has sparked considerable interest among Kiboga residents and local leaders. Many are seeking closure and quick justice, emphasizing that prolonged legal processes can erode public trust. The court’s proceedings are expected to address the lingering questions surrounding the events that led to the deaths and subsequent panic in the town.

Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/marathon-trial-begins-for-kiboga-warder-accused-of-four-murders-5560636