MUGABE R
The Deputy Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (DRDC), Ahimbisibwe Wilberforce Ongom, has called upon the Rukungiri Court to investigate the practice of detaining suspects in prison without a court order.
He made the appeal today, 16th May 2025, during the District Coordination Meeting chaired by Her Worship Mbabazi Mary Edith, the Chief Magistrate, held at the court premises.
Ahimbisibwe reiterated that the Office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) is already investigating the matter following several public complaints and urged the Court to collaborate in the investigations.
In response, Her Worship Mbabazi Mary Edith expressed concern over the matter, welcomed further investigation, and appealed to institutions and well-wishers to support the care of juvenile suspects detained at Rukungiri Central Police Station. She highlighted the burden on the probation office in providing essential items and transportation to remand homes.
Bernard Atwesigire, the Rukungiri District Service Officer, urged the public to support individuals with minor offenses sentenced to community service. He emphasized that such support would help reduce prison congestion and foster mindset change among the youth to prevent future crime.
Alison Mukuru, the Rukungiri District Probation Officer, expressed gratitude for the donation of mattresses, while also noting the continued need for blankets and reliable transport to remand homes.
Ahimbisibwe presided over the handover of 10 mattresses donated by the Rukungiri Court to the probation office to facilitate the lodging of juveniles awaiting investigations at Rukungiri Central Police Station.
Her Worship Mbabazi Mary Edith reaffirmed the Court’s commitment to supporting the increasing number of juvenile cases, many of whom are accused of stealing agricultural products such as coffee.
