By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit together with ODPP have arraigned Mwesige Geoffrey Kiiza, a.k.a Pastor Jeff, before the Kira Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wakiso District on charges of Attempting to Evict a Bonafide Occupant without an eviction order, Destroying Growing Plants, and Theft.
Pastor Jeff who took plea on Tuesday, 24th September, 2024 was later remanded until 03/10/2024.
According to the Charge Sheet, Pastor Jeff allegedly in August 2024, , along with others still at large, attempted to illegally evict the family of the late Abiyasaali Kasozi, the rightful occupants of their ancestral land in Kireka without an eviction order.
In the process, they cut down eucalyptus trees that the family had nurtured on the land for over 40 years.
Despite clear orders from the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) to halt the eviction, the Pastor, acting with impunity, continued to cut down the trees and sell them.
“His actions directly violate H. E the President’s directives to landlords regarding the rights of Bibanja holders,” reads a SHACU statement.
