Corporal Peter Avugo Lomila Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Triple Murder at Mountain Division Headquarters”

 

 

On October 22, 2023, the Muhoti court sentenced Corporal Peter Avugo Lomila to life imprisonment for three counts of murder committed on July 14, 2023, at the division headquarters. Lt. Cl Benon Besigye, the chairperson of the Mountain Division headquarters military court, stated during the judgment that the accused attempted the murder of several fellow soldiers, including Richard Oyali and Staff Sergeant Albert Ochen Tony. Additionally, injuries were inflicted upon Lpcl Livingston Mutaka, Cpl Tumusiime Kato, Pte Maurice Kushemerwa, LDU Monica Kansiime, and civilian Prisca Ayufolisi. The court decided to impose a life sentence at Katojjo civilian prison, allowing the possibility of filing an appeal within 14 days.