Five terror suspects, who were earlier acquitted by Kampala High Court, have been re-charged with terrorism and related conspiracies at the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Jinja.
According to a police statement, which forms basis of the charge, the suspects Omar Awadhi Omar,Muhammad Hamid Suleiman alas Abu Zainab, Abibaker Batemtyo, Dr. Ismail Kalule and Yaya Suleiman Mbuthia created documents and materials connected with preparations to facilitate, assist or engage conspirators to undertake terrorist acts.
Police said the acts were commited while in Luzira prison
Police spokesperson Fred Enanga, said the five were charged in relation to a re-investigation that began immediately after handwritten documents and related materials were seized at the time of their detention in Luzira.
He said in the materials, the suspects asked members to conduct hostile reconnaissance around security facilities and other vital installations, in preparation for violence.
Enange said this acted as fresh evidence of a new plot that connected the suspects to the materials, recovered.
He said police and its sister security agencies continue to maintain vigilance on terrorism.
On 11 July 2010 twin bombs ripped through busy bars in Kampala, killing 76 people watching the football world cup final game. In the days following the bombings, hundreds of people were rounded up and detained by Ugandan security forces.
Enanga has also encouraged the public to always be on the alert by reporting any suspicious activity to the police, other security personel or local council officials for immediate action.
