The boy friend to deceased Butaleja District Woman Legislator Cerinah Nebanda Adam Kalungi Sulaiman who Police had placed as the key suspect in the murder of Nebanda has denied killing the 24 year old
Woman Member of Parliament just one day after he pleaded to murdering her.
On Monday, charges of manslaughter were placed on Kalungi to which he pleaded guilty. He today pleaded not guilty to these charges placed on to him by the state. He was appearing before the Makindye magistrate Esther Nambayo.
Charges of man slaughter, unlawful possession of narcotic drugs, the supply and dispensing of restricted drugs contrary to the National Drug Policy Act, were preferred against Kalungi.
He was remanded to Luzira until January 15, when he will be brought back to court with his other co-accused for further mention.
On Monday, Makindye court Chief Magistrate read to him the charge stating "You , Adam Kalungi Sulaiman alias Luli together with Ali Omar Alimuzahim, Khan Babu Abdul, Noor Abubakar, Abid Rashied Butt and Fatuma Babu on December 14, 2012 at Buziga Makindye division in the Kampala district unlawfully caused the death of Hon . Cerinah Nebanda contrary to section 187 and 190 of the penal code."
When asked whether what was read to him was true, he said "It is true." However, the magistrate did not make any further ruling on the matter instead adjourned the case to today Tuesday to enable Sulaiman get a lawyer to represent him.
Kalungi is also facing other charges of being in possession of narcotic drugs, supplying and dispensing of restricted drug contrary to National Drug Policy Authority Act.
Kalungi's co-accused Ali Omar Alimuzahim, Khan Babu Abdul, Noor Abubakar, Abid Rashied Butt and Fatuma who are also facing charges of unlawful possession of narcotic drugs were charged on December 30, 2012 and remanded in Luzira prison until January 15 when they will re-appear in court.
Woman Member of Parliament just one day after he pleaded to murdering her.
On Monday, charges of manslaughter were placed on Kalungi to which he pleaded guilty. He today pleaded not guilty to these charges placed on to him by the state. He was appearing before the Makindye magistrate Esther Nambayo.
Charges of man slaughter, unlawful possession of narcotic drugs, the supply and dispensing of restricted drugs contrary to the National Drug Policy Act, were preferred against Kalungi.
He was remanded to Luzira until January 15, when he will be brought back to court with his other co-accused for further mention.
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| Kalungi being led to the court rooom by a detective. |
When asked whether what was read to him was true, he said "It is true." However, the magistrate did not make any further ruling on the matter instead adjourned the case to today Tuesday to enable Sulaiman get a lawyer to represent him.
Kalungi is also facing other charges of being in possession of narcotic drugs, supplying and dispensing of restricted drug contrary to National Drug Policy Authority Act.
Kalungi's co-accused Ali Omar Alimuzahim, Khan Babu Abdul, Noor Abubakar, Abid Rashied Butt and Fatuma who are also facing charges of unlawful possession of narcotic drugs were charged on December 30, 2012 and remanded in Luzira prison until January 15 when they will re-appear in court.
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