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NEWS ARCHIVE·DEATH PENALTY·SEPTEMBER 18, 2010
Uganda

UGANDA: SOLDIER TO HANG FOR KILLING COLLEAGUES

in Uganda, Lt. Col. Eugene Sebugwawo of the UPDF 3rd Division Court Martial sentenced

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in Uganda, Lt. Col. Eugene Sebugwawo of the UPDF 3rd Division Court Martial sentenced Pte. Joseph Tembo to death for shooting dead Cpl. Michael Oucha and Pte. Lawrence Maswaagi, following a quarrel at Moroto barracks on May 13.
The Court Martial said a death sentence for Tembo would prevent others from getting involved in such acts.
The court gave the accused 14 days to appeal the sentencing in the General Court Martial.
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  • (Sources: AllAfrica.com, 21/09/2010)