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Man in viral CCTV daylight Kampala robbery footage remanded

A 24-year-old male suspect, who was captured by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) committing robbery in viral a daylight robbery in Kampala, has been charged and remanded to Luzira prison.

Businessman Mubaraka Sharayimu alias Musiramu Mundari Thursday appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court presided by Grade One Magistrate Ms Jalia Basajjabalaba.

Aggravated robbery suspect Mubaraka Sharayimu appears at Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Court in Kampala on August 8, 2024. PHOTO/JULIET KIGONGO

The magistrate read a charge of aggravated robbery, contrary to section 266 and 267(2) of the Penal Code Act but Sharayimu was not allowed to plead because it is a capital offence.

"You are charged with a capital offence which can only be tried in the High Court that has jurisdiction to handle your case. You can also apply for bail in the High Court," Ms Basajjabalaba held before remanding Sharayimu until August 21 for mention of the case.

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