Makerere students face murder charges

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David Ojok Otim who was killed by a mob at Nkrumah Hall in the Makerere University main campus on April 12

David Ojok Otim who was killed by a mob at Nkrumah Hall in the Makerere University main campus on April 12

Marvin Mutungi, 21, Martin Atukwase, 21 and Derrick Wagoli, 23, were charged at Buganda Road Grade One Magistrates Court.

They are accused of killing David Otim Ojok on April 12 this year at Nkrumah Hall located inside the main campus.

The three are residents of Nkrumah Hall, with Marvin Mutungi said to be the chairman of the hall.

The accused were not allowed to say anything in court and were later remanded to Luzira prison by Magistrate Mary Kaitesi, due to reappear in court on May 7 for further mention.

It is alleged that Ojok, a former student of Makerere University and a graduate of computer science, was lynched by a mob of Nkrumah Hall residents when he had reportedly gone to demand for his money mid-this month.

He was pronounced dead at Mulago Hospital and buried three days later in Kolkil village, Pader district.

Meanwhile the State told court that investigations into the matter are still ongoing.

The New Vision

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