Acquitting one suspect and letting others go is not selective justice

Unfortunately, after successfully, stealing six cocks, we are cornered by the ever alert watch man. In the ensuing confusion, I am the only one actually arrested with two cocks!

As an ordinary Ugandan without any training in law school, selective prosecution would mean the following:
“I set out one dark night together with three of my village buddies, headed for the local rich man’s chicken house. Our planned mission is to steal atleast four cocks for sale at the weekly market, the next day.

Unfortunately, after successfully, stealing six cocks, we are cornered by the ever alert watch man. In the ensuing confusion, I am the only one actually arrested with two cocks!

The rest of my group get away with their loot. I am then brought to court and found guilty of chicken theft and appropriately sentenced.

My accomplices, though known, are acquitted for lack of evidence!”
So has the court been unfair to me? I think not! I have been punished for something I actually did! Whether those who did it with me are punished or not is a different story!

What is important is that at least one more chicken thief is off the village paths of our village! Then let the hunt continue for more chicken thieves!

Masokoyih Watiti,
masokoyihw@yahoo.co.uk