Karamoja Affairs state minister further remanded

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The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has further remanded State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu to Luzira prison until tomorrow May 4, 2023, for the bail ruling.

The minister Wednesday morning presented three sureties before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala that included Hon. Nandala Mafabi but prosecution led by Jonathan Muwaganya objected to her release on bail saying the minister had disappeared before she handed herself to police for interrogation.

State prosecutor Mr. Jonathan Muwaganya added that the minister who also doubles as Bududa district Woman Member of Parliament during her disappearance abandoned her official vehicle, her home, and that none of her bodyguards knew where she was hiding.

Meanwhile, Justice Jane Kajuga has appointed three court assessors and set May 25, 2023, as a hearing date for the main case.

Nandutu is accused of dealing with suspected 2000 stolen iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people of Karamoja sub-region.She has been on remand since 19th April 2023.