Judge Warns Top Ugandan Security Chiefs Over Missing Activist Sam Mugumya

High Court Judge Simon Peter Kinobe has issued a stern warning to top Ugandan security officials, threatening to hold them in contempt of court over their failure to account for missing opposition activist Sam Mugumya.

Justice Kinobe expressed his frustration after security agencies ignored an earlier directive to file a comprehensive investigation report explaining Mugumya’s whereabouts and detailing efforts to trace him. The missing activist, a former aide to veteran politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and a member of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has sparked widespread public concern and intense parliamentary scrutiny.

“I will be forced to swing the whip of contempt, and I will. I do not want to be in a position where people are summoned for not complying with court orders. Those who know me know I am crazy enough to do that,” Justice Kinobe warned.

The disappearance of Mugumya has drawn significant attention from various legal bodies and human rights advocates. Recently, military chief remarks and ongoing legal battles have highlighted the mounting pressure on security organs. Meanwhile, the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has indicated plans to petition the United Nations regarding the continued disappearance, as human rights defenders demand immediate accountability from state authorities.

Read more details on the Daily Monitor here.