Both accused,
Murangira Eriyasafu (A.1) and
Batureine Paul (A.3) are charged jointly with murder, contrary to sections 188 and 189 of the Penal Code Act. The prosecution called seven witnesses in support of its case. Dr.
Mugume Francis was
PWI, Johnson
Ganiza was
PW2,
Kanyoma Eriyasafu was
PW3,
Kasozi Deus was
PW4, No, 23133 D/C George
Mwesigwa was
PW5, No. 30121 D/C
Turyahikayo Erifazi was
PW6, while
PW7 was RA 164876
Byamukama Willington. For the
defence both accused persons gave sworn statements but called no witnesses.
Briefly the prosecution case is that Al was half brother of the deceased,
Komuhangi Mabel.
Kirokyabusha was father to both. There was a misunderstanding between A.I and the deceased concerning their father’s land. Meetings were called on several occasions regarding this misunderstanding but no conclusion was arrived at. At about 7.30 p.m. on the night of
5th August 2003 the two accused are suspected to have fatally assaulted the deceased using a
panga. The attack was outside