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Bugiri Sheikh Murder Case: Boda Boda Rider Paid UGX200,000 To Transport Killers From Kampala

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August 16, 2023
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The 68-year-old Sheikh Masuudi Mutumba.

The 68-year-old Sheikh Masuudi Mutumba.

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The murder of 68-year-old Sheikh Masuudi Mutumba has become a perplexing series of intentional killings in Uganda, leaving the country puzzled and concerned.

Mutumba, the Imam at Iwemba Mosque, was gunned down on the night of February 15, 2020, at his residence in Busimba village, in Iwemba sub-county in Bugiri district. This has also left many people with doubts and their lives deeply affected, creating a sense of unease and sadness.

However, a sinister web of conspiracy, intrigue, and violence has taken centre stage in the trial. Amidst the courtroom drama, a prosecution witness’s testimony has provided a key that unlocks a deeper understanding of the gruesome incident.

Beyond the mere transportation aspect, the narrative delves into the heart of the matter, unveiling layers of suspicion, manipulation, and unexpected twists.

John Henry Jagenda, a 28-year-old boda boda rider, found himself unwittingly drawn into a deathly plot that fateful night.

Initially, Jagenda found himself the eighth suspect when he was brought before the General Court Martial due to his alleged involvement in Mutumba’s murder. A deal was made and his charges were unexpectedly dropped to become the fifth prosecution witness in the case.

However, he has so far revealed a startling revelation. On Tuesday, Jagenda told the court he had been paid a miserable sum of UGX200,000 to transport two individuals from Kampala to Bugiri, a journey spanning approximately 150 kilometres. One of these passengers was Biasaali Mugoya, a man brandishing a firearm, shrouded in an aura of authority.

As the miles passed, the journey seemed uneventful, until they reached Namukonge in Bugiri. There, in the cover of night, a mysterious phone call altered the course of events. The caller, unknown to Jagenda, triggered a sequence of events that would make this night unforgettable in history.

The boda boda rider’s account took a curious turn when he, perhaps naively, entrusted his motorcycle to the two men and remained behind. Hours later, they returned, their motives still concealed in the shadows.

What Jagenda revealed in his testimony was a carefully planned gathering, a secretive sharing of information and directions that exposed a dark and evil plan.

Interestingly, the head of the General Court Martial, Brig. Gen. Freeman Mugabe, asked a thought-provoking question that left many pondering. Why didn’t Jagenda, who had seen Mugoya carrying a weapon, feel afraid?

In Jagenda’s response, Mugoya was wearing a complete army uniform, which created a feeling of trust that countered the inherent danger. It was only after the subsequent arrest, facilitated by phone tracking and ongoing communication, that Jagenda’s faith was slowly eroded.

The trial, conducted against the backdrop of Uganda’s legal system, uncovered the accused parties, seven individuals, including Mugoya, a senior supervisor at a security company, and others from various walks of life.

The prosecution argued that these individuals, armed with a weapon typically reserved for defence forces, conspired to murder Sheikh Mutumba. The reminders of previous sheikh assassinations echoed loudly, emphasising a recurring trend of motorcycle-assisted killings that had troubled the area.

As the trial inched forward, the courtroom became a stage for the interplay of legal minds. Defence lawyers chose not to cross-examine Jagenda, acknowledging the weight of his narrative.

On the opposing side, Lt. Alex Rasto Mukhwana, Private Regina Nanzala, and Private Anthony Phillip Olupot worked to establish the accused’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

However, this whole case, fused with twists and mysterious characters, prompted wider contemplation. Beyond what was evident, it shed light on the intricate dynamics of trust, outward appearances, and the surprising impact of ordinary people like Jagenda in the larger pursuit of justice.

As the proceedings were temporarily halted, a sense of eager expectation hung in the air, anticipating the upcoming phase in the ongoing saga, an instalment that carried the potential for more discoveries, masked in a fabric of intrigue and tension.

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