Judge summons ballistic experts in murder trial of UPD
A Ugandan judge has ordered ballistic experts to testify in the murder trial of a UPDF soldier accused of killing a friend. The court intervened after the prosecution failed to present expert testimony regarding firearm evidence.
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This case highlights issues of judicial procedure and the importance of forensic evidence in criminal justice systems.
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Judge summons ballistic experts in murder trial of UPDF soldier
Lady Justice Margaret Apiny, the senior resident judge of the Lira High Court Circuit, directed that the experts be summoned after the prosecution closed its case without calling a ballistic examiner to explain findings contained in a firearms examination report.
In the dock is RA/255575 Private Jacob Amali accused of causing the death of his friend, Haggai Okullo, 26, who was allegedly shot at a bar in the Kidilani area of Apac District on January 8, 2025. (Credit: Hudison Apunyo)
- The High Court in Lira has ordered two ballistic experts to testify in the murder trial of a UPDF soldier accused of shooting dead his friend in Apac district, bringing disputed firearm evidence into sharp focus.
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