The International Crimes Division of the High Court has set August 5, 2024 as the date for hearing the murder case of former police spokesperson Andrew Felix Kaweesi, seven years after he was assassinated by unknown assailants.
Eight people including: Abdul Rashid Mbaziira, Higenyi Alamanzani, Mugerwa Yusuf, Bruhan Balyejusa, Nyanzi Yusuf Siraji, Kyambadde Josua, Kalyango Jibril and Kasujja Shafick are charged with the said murder, terrorism and aggravated robbery of a pistol and a panel of four justices led by Dr. Winfred Nabisinde will preside over the said trial.
According to the Prosecution, the late Andrew Felix Kaweesi, along with his driver Constable Mambewa Godfrey and bodyguard Corporal Erau Kenneth, were ambushed and fatally shot by armed assailants on March 17, 2017. The attackers stole firearms belonging to both AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesa and his bodyguard after ensuring the victims were deceased.
The Public Relations Officer of the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Jacquelyn Okui said that the subsequent investigations led to the arrest of the accused individuals, who duly confessed to their involvement in the crimes. Analysis of call data further corroborated their proximity to the crime scene before, during, and after the attack.
