Two suspects have been remanded to prison after appearing before the Grade One Magistrate’s Court in Wobulenzi over allegations of forging a land title and attempting to use it to fraudulently claim ownership of land. The suspects, identified as Nkalubo Mulodokayi Ssekakoni and Hassan, were arraigned by the Anti-Corruption Unit working together with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
According to investigators, the two men face charges of forgery, uttering a false document, and conspiracy to commit a felony. The court remanded them until July 6, 2026, as investigations and legal proceedings continue. Authorities say the case is part of ongoing efforts to fight land fraud and protect property owners from criminal schemes.
Investigations reveal that between 2022 and 2026, the suspects allegedly worked with other individuals who are still on the run to forge a certificate of title for land located on Bululi Block 239, Plot 23. The forged document was allegedly made to appear as though it had been officially issued by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, yet authorities later established that it was not genuine.
The fraud was reportedly uncovered when the accused presented the duplicate certificate of title at the Bukalasa Ministry Zonal Office in Luwero District. The document was submitted for registration under the Letters of Administration relating to the estate of the late Yasoni Zawaya. However, the process did not go as planned after officials at the office noticed irregularities on the title.
According to reports, a Data Entry Clerk who received the document became suspicious and immediately alerted the receptionist that the title appeared questionable. The matter was then referred to the Senior Registrar of Titles for further examination. After carefully reviewing the document, the registrar identified several inconsistencies and confirmed that the certificate was forged.
Following the discovery, the suspects were reportedly called back to the office, where they were arrested by authorities. They were later charged and taken before court. Investigators are now searching for other individuals believed to have participated in the alleged fraud scheme.
The case highlights the growing challenge of land-related fraud in Uganda and the importance of vigilance among public officials. Authorities have praised the staff at the Bukalasa Ministry Zonal Office for detecting the suspected forgery before any illegal transfer could take place. The Anti-Corruption Unit has reiterated its commitment to pursuing individuals involved in forgery, land fraud, and other corruption-related offences.
