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Uganda Versus A1-Oronya Albert, A2-Ozunga Gilbert, A3-Opyem Daga, A4-Oyali David Okello, A5-Onencan Roggers, A6-Agenonga Micheal Rubanga

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Amuru
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

The Accused illegally entered a wildlife protected area and were found to be in possession of wildlife protected species and 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 Amuru.

Uganda Versus Bwambale Silvester

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

The rangers attached to Queen Elizabeth Conservation area got information that the accused person had killed a buffalo in the park. A search was conducted at his home by the said officers who recovered meat suspected to belong to wild animals, snares and a panga.

Uganda Versus Mateso Saverio, Masereka Zake, Tibeijuka William

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

Waters Aggrey a ranger with Uganda Wildlife Authority received information from their informant that in Nyakiyumbu area there are armed poachers. On the 13th day of February 2019, a team conducted a search in the mentioned homes of the suspects.

Uganda Versus Abodo Betty

Uganda
Kampala
Chief Magistrates Court of Kampala at Buganda Road
National - lower court
Criminal
2020

The Accused was arrested at Kamdini Town Council in Oyam District and was later transferred to Kampala CPS. The Accused was found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country.

Uganda Versus Awekonimungu Samuel

Uganda
Nwoya
Chief Magistrates Court of Nwoya at Amuru
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

The Accused was found in a wildlife protected area without permission and was in possession of wildlife protected species and 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 Amuru.

Uganda Versus A1 – Ocan Patrick, A2 – Onena Brian

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 wildlife protected species and 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 Ndinzire Julius

Uganda
Bushenyi
Chief Magistrates Court of Bushenyi at Rubirizi
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

The Accused was found in possession of wildlife protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Bushenyi at Rubirizi.

Uganda Versus Tujune Vincent

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

The Accused was found in possession of wildlife protected species and government stores contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Bushenyi at Rubirizi.

Uganda Versus A1 – Tibakyenga Joseph, A2 – Byakwate Geoffrey, A3 – Mbarebaki Kimondo

Uganda
Bushenyi
Chief Magistrates Court of Bushenyi at Ndekye
National - lower court
Criminal
2017

The Accused were found to be in possession of wildlife protected species and 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 Bushenyi at Ndekye.

Uganda Versus A1-Kinyera George, A2-Oryem Charles

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

The Accused were found in a wildlife protected area without permission and were in possession of wildlife protected species and 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 Amuru.

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