Eight people who were arrested this week while demanding for the arrest of government officials accused of stealing iron sheets meant for the people of Karamoja have been remanded to Luzira prison.
The eight were arraigned before Buganda Road Court grade one magistrate, Asuman Muhumuza, and charged with the offence of assaulting a female police officer in the execution of her duty.
They have been remanded until April 12, 2023, as police investigations into the matter continue.
Prosecution states that the said suspects with others still at large on Marich 28, 2023, at Ben Kiwanuka street central division in Kampala district assaulted ASP Musimenta Flavia, a police officer who was executing her duty.
