Suspect undresses in Kampala court

Kampala - A court proceeding ended prematurely when a suspect went berserk and undressed himself.

The LDC Court on Tuesday halted its proceedings when the suspect identified as Kuzairu Mukasa undressed which prompted court to adjourn the session.

Mukasa, 23, a scrap dealer in Owino market had appeared before court to face charges of theft. He is alleged to have broken into a store and stolen hardware materials worth shs20 million, which belonged to Ashraf Mubiru.

Mukasa, verbally assaulted the court magistrate during proceedings, which prompted the magistrate to order wardens to take him outside and lock him up. Before he was taken back to court, Mukasa went nude abusing policemen and bystanders.

A scuffle ensued with the policemen and Mukasa was overpowered and tied at the pillar of the court cells. He sustained minor injuries on the left hand.

The LDC Chief magistrate Jolly Nkore barred journalists from taking pictures of the suspect as a crowd formed to watch the spectacle.  

After police wardens made frantic calls, a police patrol car was brought which took Mukasa away reportedly to the mental health hospital, Butabiika  Read more