Crime
Justice Served: Uganda Police Officer Who Strangled To Death A 9-Year-Old Girl Gets 50 Years Behind Bars – Witnesses Narrate What He Did To Her Before Killing Her
High Court judge Margaret Mutonyi has sentenced a 44-year-old Inspector of Police (IP) Abura Emmanuel to 50 years in prison for murdering 9-year-old Namawejje Patience, a resident of Nalya Estate, Kira Municipality, in Wakiso district.
IP Abura Emmanuel was convicted on Wednesday. The prosecution proved all grounds of murder, showing that it was him who killed the girl by hanging her in her uncle’s house on November 6, 2021.
Before sentencing him, the trial judge noted that she had considered both mitigating and aggravating factors.
“The convict has not exhibited any remorse; he had more consideration for himself and family.”
The court observed that he uses his disability as a tool to attract sympathy.The judge stated that after deducting the seven months and 21 days Abura has spent on remand, he will serve 49 years, four months, and ten days.
“Disability didn’t stop him from committing a crime, so it’s not an aggravating factor. The convict, who is a Police officer at the rank of IP, killed an innocent young child in a very notorious manner. Much as he was walking with a clutch, he had a duty to protect the young girl, but instead resorted to killing her.”
The court informed the convict that he has a right to appeal if he is not satisfied with both the conviction and sentence. This sentence has been welcomed by the deceased’s relatives, led by her mother, who broke down into tears in court after the decision
.In conclusion, the sentencing of IP Abura Emmanuel to 50 years in prison for the heinous murder of 9-year-old Namawejje Patience serves as a beacon of hope for justice in Uganda. The case highlights the importance of holding law enforcement officers accountable for their actions, even when they commit crimes.
The judge’s consideration of both mitigating and aggravating factors demonstrates a commitment to fairness and justice. The sentence brings closure to the victim’s family and serves as a deterrent to potential offenders.
Ultimately, this outcome reinforces the principle that no one is above the law, and that justice will be served, regardless of position or status.
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