Uganda v Byamukama Godius (Criminal Case 84 of 2015)
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Holding
The accused initially pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery. During trial, after prosecution evidence had been led, the accused changed his plea to guilty and admitted the facts. The court convicted him on his own plea of guilt and sentenced him to 15 years imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently, with credit for 19 months spent on remand.
Outcome
Accused convicted and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment concurrent on both counts, with credit for time served on remand
Facts
On 17 August 2015 at approximately 11:00 pm, two women — Ainembabozi Nevious and Ahimbisibwe Eunice — arrived in Rukungiri town and proceeded on foot to Kanyinyo Lodges. As they reached the gate, two men approached from the darker side of the corridor. The accused, armed with a panga, placed it on Nevious's neck and threatened to cut her if she raised alarm. He grabbed bags containing cash, shoes, clothing and ATM cards valued at UGX 370,000. His accomplice, armed with a piece of wood with nails, attacked Eunice, cutting her and taking a wallet containing two phones, IDs, keys and UGX 50,000. Both victims screamed; the assailants fled. The victims reported to police the same night. On 28 August 2015, police arrested the accused on an unrelated complaint. The following day, both victims identified the accused in a suspect parade of approximately 15 persons. The accused initially pleaded not guilty but changed his plea to guilty during trial.
Issues
- Whether the accused committed aggravated robbery on 17 August 2015.
- Whether the identification evidence was sufficient to establish the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Orders
- Accused convicted on own plea of guilt on both counts of aggravated robbery.
- Accused sentenced to 15 years imprisonment on each count.
- Sentences to run concurrently.
- Period of 19 months spent on remand to be deducted from the sentence.
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