Ndeeba businessman Muhirwa released on bail over murder charges
Ndeeba Businessman Godfrey Muhirwa (in suit) and other suspects before the Makindye Grade one magistrate George Watyekere recently. Photo by Abubaker Lubowa
KAMPALA. After spending seven months on remand without trial, Makindye Grade one magistrate George Watyekere has granted bail to Ndeeba Businessman Godfrey Muhirwa who is accused of shooting three people to death.
Mr Muhirwa requested for bail through his counsel Ms Ritah Kasijja who informed court that the mandatory period in which the state has to finalized investigations in all capital offences had elapsed.
“Continued detention of the accused after six months have elapsed will be an infringement of his constitutional right as enshrined in chapter four of constitution of the republic of Uganda, justice can’t seem to be done but usually should be done” Ms Kasijja said.
The state prosecutor Beatrice Adong had earlier on informed court that investigations into the case were still going on.
Muhirwa was given unconditional bail after presenting two sureties; Mr Jimmy Kinene and Mr William Mugerwa who were each bonded Shs10 million, not cash.
Subsequently, the case was adjourned to June 8 for further mention.
Prosecution alleges that on October 15, 2014 while in Ndeeba Nsiike Zone Muhirwa while using his pistol shoot and killed three people presumed to be robbers.
However Muhirwa has been further remanded to Luzira prison by Makindye court chief Magistrate Richard Mafabi over another case of unlawful possession of a fire arm.
