Former FDC leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his associate, Hajji Obeid Lutale, are set to reappear before the General Court Martial in Makindye today.
The court is expected to deliver a ruling on the legality of the charges against them and the jurisdiction of the General Court Martial, particularly given that their arrest occurred in Kenya.
Dr. Besigye and Hajji Lutale were arrested on November 20, 2024, at the Riverside Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. They were subsequently charged with unlawful possession of two pistols and live ammunition.
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Furthermore, authorities allege the offences were committed during meetings held in Athens, Greece; Geneva, Switzerland; and Nairobi, Kenya. These meetings reportedly aimed to solicit logistical support and identify military targets in Uganda to undermine national security.
Both Besigye and Lutale have denied the allegations and are currently held at Luzira Prison while investigations by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF)
Besigye to be arraigned before Army Court Martial after abduction from Kenya. Additionally, he and his colleague have been on remand since November 20, 2024.
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