Kampala deputy Lord Mayor accused of mobilising 'hooligans' to free suspects from court
A magistrate in Kampala has accused the Deputy Lord Mayor, Faridah Nakabuugo, of mobilizing individuals to forcefully release female suspects from court custody. The incident reportedly disrupted judicial proceedings and paralyzed criminal case processing.
Why it matters
This incident raises serious concerns regarding the rule of law, judicial independence, and political interference in local governance.
The Senior Principal Magistrate and Officer-in-Charge of City Hall Court, Mr. Nicholas Aisu, has petitioned the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, accusing Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor, Ms Faridah Nakabuugo, of orchestrating the forceful release of dozens of female suspects from court custody before they could take their pleas.
The article reports on official allegations made by a magistrate, maintaining a focus on the legal conflict.
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