Nakasero mosque police raid: 14 released, 4 others to be charged
Some of the suspects leaving Central Police Station in Kampala after they were released on police bond on Thursday evening. PHOTO BY ABUBAKER LUBOWA
At least 14 out of the 18 suspects arrested during a police raid on Nakasero Mosque in Kampala on December 27 last year have been released.
The suspects who were today transferred from Nalufenya Police Station in Jinja District to Kampala Central Police Station were released by Police Flying Squad Unit which led the raid.
Those who were released include: Ayub Nyende, Abdul Mu’umin, Umar Kamoga, Ismail Kasibante, Musa Semanda, Juma Kavuma and Hamis Kabwama.
Others are: Ashraf Mawanda, Muhammad Senyonga, Muzamiru Ssekamatte, Abdu Abdallah Isabirye, Hassan Twaha, Shafiq Sebandeke, Abdallah Lubega.
However, four of their colleagues are still being detained and are to be charged in court.
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Police said some residents had informed them that some people of Asian origin were involved in suspicious activities which prompted the Force to move in on the mosque and arrest Muslims
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Those who are still being detained and are likely to be charged with terrorism and murder related offences include Sheikh Yahaya Mwanje, former Amir Umah (leader) of Tabliq Muslims, Sheikh Muhammad Buyondo, Abdul Wahaab and Musa Sekandi.
Mr Siraje Kifamba, the acting Nakasero mosque spokesperson confirmed the release.
