By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Six suspects arrested by the National Forestry Authority (NFA) enforcement team over illegal forestry activities in Mabira CFR have been arraigned in court at the Standards, Wildlife and Utilities Chief Magistrate Court in Makindye.
Appearing before the Chief Magistrate, Her Worship Kamasanyu Gladys Musenze, on Tuesday, 25th March, 2025, the suspects Twalik Mugabo and Sebufu Edrisa were charged with unlawful possession of timber and charcoal obtained illegally from Mabira Central Forest Reserve on 22nd March 2025 in Bulengeza village, Mukono district.
The other four suspects including NFA patrolmen and a forest supervisor, together with a police officer were charged with neglect of duty as the four were alleged to have neglected their duty of protecting Mabira CFR from illegal activities.
All the six suspects pleaded ‘Not Guilty’ and were remanded to prison until 14th April 2025 where they will re appear before court for hearing and bail application.
