The hearing of a case against car rally driver Ponsiano Lwakataka and his co accused John Sekitoleko has flopped on Tuesday at Mukono Magistrate Court.
The accused charged with malicious damage to property and causing bodily injuries to the people of Kiwanga village in Mukono district appeared before grade one magistrate Patience Koburunga but the state witnesses were not available and case adjourned to 5th of may
Mr Lwakataka and eight others were arrested in January by police in Kwanga village Mukono district after allegedly demolishing the resident houses of George William Kawooya.
The residents led by a one George William Kawooya dragged Mr Lwakataka to court.
It’s alleged that Lwakataka claimed to be the rightful owner of the land which originally belonged to the late Anthony Kiggundu and therefore wants shares.
Prosecution further claims that on January 12th 2019 Lwakataka and his unidentified friends attacked people in Kiwanga village and destroyed property.
While appearing before Mukono Grade One Magistrate, Patience Koburunga on Tuesday, Mr Lwakataka requested the court to grand him bail on grounds that his health is poor.
The court did not object Lwakataka request and he was granted a cash bail of shs 100000
Jonanthan Muwaganya, the residents’ State Attorney told court that the case can’t begin in the absence of the suspects
Court was adjourned to May 5, 2019.
