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After spending over four years in prison, sixteen opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party supporters reversed their plea on Monday in a case in which they are charged with unlawful possession of 13 pieces of explosive devices and treachery on Monday.

A new twist emerged on Monday as the group drastically changed their plea from "not guilty" to "guilty" as they appeared in a closed military court session chaired by Brig Gen Freeman Mugabe at the Makindye-based General Court Martial.

Previously, Brig Gen Mugabe adjourned and further remanded the accused persons upon the request of fourteen accused who asked to change their plea. But on Monday, the number grew to sixteen. Nine other accused maintained their "not guilty" plea.

The sixteen who reversed their plea include Rashid Ssegujja, Robert Rugumayo, Muhymdin Kakooza, Simon Kijjambu, Abdul Matovu, Olivia Lutaaya, Mesearch Kiwanuka, Ibrahim Wandera, Asbert Nagwere, Steven Musakulu, Sharif Matovu, Devis Mafabi, Livingston Katushabe Kigozi, Swaibu Katabi and Stanley Lwanga.

The three suspects that had earlier pleaded guilty are Siraje Obalayi, Joseph Muganza and Paul Muwanguzi.

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