Witch Doctors remanded for Human Trafficking in Mitooma
The Mitooma District Chief Magistrate’s Court remanded three witch doctors, identified as Musimenta Kamadi, Moses Tumusiime, and Nadia Katushabe, on allegations of human trafficking and obtaining money under false pretenses.
During the proceedings held yesterday, Chief Magistrate His Worship Toroko Simon learned that the accused, all residents of Mushunga Parish in Mitooma Sub County, Mitooma District unlawfully received 5.2 million Uganda Shillings from Eserida Twikiriize, a resident of Mbarara. Following the transaction, they confined Twikiriize in a house for a duration of three days.
The accused subsequently demanded an additional 14 million Uganda Shillings from Twikiriize’s relatives, threatening to keep her imprisoned if the amount was not paid.
However, upon realizing that the family could not meet their demands, the trio eventually released Twikiriize. This prompted her relatives to report the incident to the police, who initiated a manhunt and eventually apprehended the suspects in Mbarara, where they were hiding.
The trio pleaded not guilty to the charges. State attorney Keshubi Caroline requested additional time to commence the hearing of the case.
In response, His Worship Toroko Simon remanded the three defendants to prison until August 29, 2024, when court proceedings will continue regarding the case.
