He allegedly pulled out his pistol on someone.

Judiciary To Investigate Magistrate Bar Brawl

In Summary
  • The incident happened on the 11th of September. 
  • He was later arrested by Moroto Police.
Courtesy Photo
Courtesy Photo

The Chief Registrar,  Sarah Langa Siu has ordered  the Inspectorate of Courts to investigate what she has described as the the unfortunate incident in which the Chief Magistrate of Kapchorwa Teko Lokeris and son to Minister Lokeris allegedly threatened to shoot someone in a bar.

Lokeris is said to have been arrested and detained by police in Moroto  after he pulled out his pistol in a bar brawl.

 "As an independent, competent and accountable Arm of Government that is mandated to administer justice to all, we are closely following up the matter with Moroto Police so that thorough investigations are carried out"

The Judiciary does not condone misconduct by its staff and the alleged incident is being inquired into by the Inspectorate of Courts.
Sarah Langa Siu

The incident is said to have occurred on the 11th of September at Mount Moroto Hotel.

The Inspectorate of Courts Is an Internal organ mandated to investigate and examine complaints against Judiciary staff, in order to enforce the Judicial Code of Conduct and the Code of Conduct and Ethics for Uganda Public Service.

The Inspectorate has been directed to expedite the investigations that will inform appropriate action on the matter.