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Uganda Versus Muzee Moses and Asiimwe Ronald

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Nwoya
National - lower court
Criminal
2019

The 2 accused were arrested for illegal entry into a wildlife protected area and possession of devices capable of killing and injuring wildlife protected species to wit, 6 knives and 2 fishing nets. The two accused pleaded guilty and were convicted on their own plea of guilty.

Uganda Versus Nyeko Patrick

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Nwoya
National - lower court
Criminal
2019

On the 11/02/2019 accused illegally entered a wildlife conservation area within Murchison Falls and killed a Uganda Kob. He was also found in possession of devices capable of killing or causing injury to wildlife species.

Uganda Versus Nyero Denis

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Nwoya
National - lower court
Criminal
2018

The accused was arrested and charged for illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area, and Unlawful Possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species contrary to section 77 and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200. The accused pleaded not guilty and prosecution was tasked to prove the case against the accused beyond reasonable doubt.

Uganda Versus Obua Johnson

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Nwoya
National - lower court
Criminal
2019

Accused illegally entered a wildlife conservation area to wit Karuma conservation area and upon arrest was found with one axe

Uganda Versus Ochola Ambrose

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Nwoya
National - lower court
Criminal
2021

The Accused and others at large was arrested in Karuma area and was found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Nwoya.

Uganda Versus Odwokochen Benard

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Nwoya
National - lower court
Criminal
2021

The Accused on 18/09/2020 at about 8:30 a.m. was found to have entered Murchison falls national park without permission contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Nwoya.

Uganda Versus A1 – Ojok Albert, A2 – Jaryekonga Benjami, A3 – Okumu Benard, A4 – Ocir Can Patrick

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Nwoya
National - lower court
Criminal
2018

The Accused were found in a protected area without an entry permit and were found to be in possession of devices capable of killing, injuring and capturing wildlife protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused were charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Nwoya.

Uganda Versus Ojok Joel

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Nwoya
National - lower court
Criminal
2021

The Accused was found causing the destruction of a protected area without an entry permit, and was in possession of devices capable of killings, capturing or wounding protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Nwoya.

Uganda Versus Ocira Michael and Ojok Okullu

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Nwoya
National - lower court
Criminal
2019

The two accused were arrested and charged of illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area contrary to section 30 and 70 (a) UWA 2019, Unlawful Possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species contrary to sections 77, 74 (a) and Utilisation of wildlife without a wildlife use right contrary to section 36 (1) and 70 (a) UWA

Uganda Versus Odarawa Rafunda

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Nwoya
National - lower court
Criminal
2019

The Accused was found in a protected area without an entry permit and was found in possession of devices capable of killing, injuring and capturing wildlife protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Nwoya.

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