The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) of the Uganda has started investigating Andrew Mukasa, the proprietor of Bajjo Events and Marketing Agency Limited, over allegations of planning to overthrow President Yoweri Museveni’s government.
Mukasa was arrested on Saturday moments after addressing the press over their plan to hold a marathon in a bid to raise funds to facility Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi in the 2021 presidential elections.
Mukasa and Abbey Musinguzi, the CEO of Abtex Productions claim that the current government has since blocked them from working after they declined Bobi wine from holding music shows. Mukasa is currently charged with case of incitement to violence through social media.
Speaking at police headquarters, the spokesperson Fred Enanga said the case relates to the comments he made in ‘Luganda’ local language and circulated online. “When translated, Andrew Mukasa of Bajjo events warns The President of their plans to oust him before the year 2021, and further warns the military of similar plans to oust the President, and indicates with confidence how he had people backing him,” he said.
“The suspect consciously face the risk of being charged for inciting violence, treason or misprision of treason, since the law protects the honor of the President as a democratically elected leader,” Enanga said.
He urged members of the public to desist from sharing indenting videos, saying: “As law enforcement agencies, we also pledge to work constructively with all stakeholders to understand the dangers of incitement to violence.”
Enanga said police is aware of attempts by those who patronize the suspect to divert the attention of the public and investigators from the major investigation, by dragging the person of the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), into the arrest of Andrew Mukasa.
“We want to put it clear that the private car number plates indeed belong to our sister agency who logistically supported the police operation. Such number plates when the situation demands, can be used to achieve tactical or operational results. The DIGP last used those number plates in May, 2018, while appearing before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee,” noted.
He said DIGP has since been allocated an official police vehicle and now has no attachment to those private numbers plates. The investigations will continue and the suspect will be handled in accordance with the laws of the country.
