Army charges five for impersonation, possession of military property

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The accused, Akora Brian, Ssewanyana Yahaya, Bwiire Robert, Wasswa Juuko and Namu Gerald paraded before the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) Unit Disciplinary Committee at Mbuya on Friday, April 12 (UPDF PHOTO)

The Uganda Peoples Defense Force (UPDF) on Friday 12, April charged five civilians on allegations of impersonating and possession of forged Military cards and army uniforms.

The accused were identified as Akora Brian, Bwiire Robert, Namu Gerald, Wasswa Juuko and Ssewanyana Yahaya residents of Kampala appeared before the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) Unit Disciplinary Committee for their actions in violation of the Penal Code Act Chapter 120

The committee Chaired by Col. Tom Kabuye, referred the case to the Division Court Martial at Land Force Headquarters in Bombo because the honorable court does not have the jurisdiction to try that particular case.

Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) Unit Disciplinary Committee chaired by Col. Tom Kabuye (C) in session at Mbuya Friday (UPDF PHOTO)

“As UPDF, we cannot sustain such impunity to undermine security by forging our identity cards and so forth – so we refer this to the superior court. Do not worry this case will be tried lawfully,” he said.

He added: “As UPDF, we cannot sustain such impunity to undermine security by forging our identity cards and so forth – so we refer this to the superior court. Do not worry this case will be tried lawfully”

The Deputy Army Spokesperson, Lt Col. Deo Akiiki further cautioned the public to avoid such impunity or they will face the law

“The public is advised to desist from using military stores. Anyone caught with it will be dealt with under military law,” said Lt. Col. Akiiki