Brian Bagyenda , a pharmacist and son to the newly appointed Internal Security Organization (ISO) boss Maj Kaka Bagyenda has been charged with murder of his girlfriend.
The 29 year old was charged together with Innocent Bainomugisha (24) and Vincent Rwamire(28) both shamba boys in Luzira, at the Nakawa Chief Magistrates court on Wednesday afternoon.
Brian Bagyenda and his co-accused arrive at court
“You are charged with the offence of murder contrary to Section 188 and 189 of the Penal Code Act,” read Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Margret Aanyu.
According to State, the trio conspired and killed a one Enid Twijukye, Bagenda’s lover on December 4, 2016.
The deceased’s decomposing body was recovered by police in Namanve, Mukono about a week later.
At around 1pm, the trio was brought to Nakawa Magistrate’s Court from Jinja Road Police station where they had been detained.
Dressed in a checkered shirt, black trouser and barefooted, Bagyenda stood calm with his unkempt hair as the trio who had been handcuffed was being led to the cells.
The 29 year old pharmacists seemed unbothered throughout the court session.
The deceased’s parents and relatives were also in court.
The Late Enid Twijukye’s mother weeping at court
MURDERED: The late Enid Twijukye
The magistrate however asked the accused not to say anything because they are charged with a capital offence that can only tried by the High Court but advised them to seek for bail if they wish.
Late Twijukye’s father
The state prosecutor Joyce Anyango told court that investigations are still ongoing and asked for an adjournment.
The case was adjourned to February 14.