Uganda: Flying Squad Officers Accused of Armed Gold Robbery Ordered to Unmask in Court

Uganda: Flying Squad Officers Accused of Armed Gold Robbery Ordered to Unmask in Court

In an unusual way, Nakawa Chief Magistrate, Frank Namanya on Thursday ordered four Flying Squad officers accused of aggravated robbery to unmask in court.

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Flying Squad detectives hiding behind masks and hoods in court. The officers appeared in court under tight security and wore hoods, prompting Magistrate Namanya to order them to remove the coverings. He noted that court needed to see and identify them clearly, saying: “This is a court of law. I need to know whether I’m dealing with human beings or not.” Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has further remanded f…