Uganda Police Officers at Nateete police station acted unbothered when family members of the late Susan Nagirinya reported her kidnap, court has heard.
The submission was made by Nagirinya’s sister who broke down while testifying in the police court.
On Thursday afternoon, Nakyejjwe burst into tears as she narrated how officers at Nateete police station acted unbothered despite informing them that Nagirinya and her part-time driver Ronald Kitayimbwa had been kidnapped.
The accused officers are; Assistant Superintendent of Police - ASP Byansi Mohammed, ASP Nizeyimana Andrew, ASP Okello Allan, D/AIP Baguma Sunday, CPL Owona Samuel, PC Basaliza Joshua and PC Kitute Deo.
She further alleged that officers first denied them entry into the police station with their car despite the place being dark.
Nakyejjwe especially accused Constable Obonyo Reuben of ordering them to go back to Lungujja.
On Monday, Police disciplinary court commenced the trial of eight officers accused of negligence. On Wednesday, the officers who were arrested following President Museveni directive denied the claims.
The president ordered their arrest after speaking to Nagirinya’s father who revealed complacency of police officers.
Chaired by Senior Commissioner Dennis Odongpiny, the Police-court charged the officers with counts of Professional Misconduct.
The officers are jointly charged with Neglect of Duty. While
Reuben Kibikwamu is also charged with Discreditable or Irregular Conduct, when he allegedly acted in a manner likely to bring discredit to the reputation of the Uganda Police Force and cause injury to public service when he failed to professionally attend to the relatives of Maria Nagirinya and Ronald Kitayimbwa, who had sought his assistance
