State fails to commit Mumbere for trial

By Babirye Sania

The Jinja chief  magistrate court has adjourned to the 16th of June 2017 mention of the case against  Rwenzururu cultural leader Charles Wesley  Mumbere.

Chief magistrate Francis Kagwa adjourned the case after prosecution led by  James  Muliro informed court that they are unable to present committal papers today sending Mumbere and his Royal guards  to the International Crimes Division for trial as it had been expected asking for more time .

The magistrate has  also  extended  Mumbere's bail to  16th June .

The Omusinga is charged alongside his premiere Thembo Kitsumbire and 172 royal guards including children and women.

The offenses range from murder,  terrorism, treason, robbery, attempted murder and malicious damage to property which were  allegedly committed between  March and November 2016 within Kasese region were over 100 people lost their lives.