Man sentenced to community service-Ibanda
John Muhumuza a resident of Kicuzi Parish,Kicuzi subcounty in Ibanda district has been sentenced to 10 days of community service by the Ibanda Grade One Magistrate’s Court after pleading guilty to threatening his mother’s life. The incident occurred on January 31st and the charge contravenes section 77(a) of the Penal Code Act which carries a potential prison sentence of up to four years.
Muhumuza avoided a lengthy custodial sentence due to his guilty plea which saved the court time and resources. Magistrate Vastine Kembabazi, in delivering the sentence noted Muhumuza’s cooperation and the fact that he is a first-time offender.
The court has ordered Muhumuza to work five hours daily at Kicuzi Health Centre III for the duration of his sentence. He is also required to write an apology letter to his mother, Grace Nsheka and have it endorsed by the LC I chairperson and submit a copy to the court by February 28th.
Kembabazi issued a stern warning stating that failure to comply with the sentence will result in his arrest and an 18-month jail term at Nyabuhikye Prison.
According to the prosecution, led by Emmanuel Tian, Muhumuza had gone to his mother’s house on January 31st while intoxicated and threatened her. Nsheka fled to her house and locked herself inside and later reported the incident to the police the following morning. Muhumuza was subsequently arrested and charged. Prior to sentencing, Muhumuza had pleaded for leniency, requesting the court to consider an agreement committing him to refrain from future threats.
