Indian Businessman Killer Policeman Remanded to Luzira Prison. 

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court, has charged PC Ivan Wabwire with murder. Wabwire, 30, a resident of Central Police Station Barracks, appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate, Ms Sarah Tusiime, on Wednesday 17 May 2023.

The policeman who allegedly killed an Indian money lender, Bhandari at Raja Chambers on Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala on Saturday last week was on Wednesday charged with murder and remanded to Luzira Prison.

Magistrate Tumusiime refused him to take his plea as the murder charge against him is a capital offence and can only be heard by the High Court.

“This court has no jurisdiction to hear your case so you will not be allowed to say anything. In the circumstances you will be remanded until June 7 for the mention of your case,” Ms Tusiime noted.

Prosecution led by Ms Joan Keko and Mr Ivan Kyazze states that Wabwire on May 12 at Raja Chambers along Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala District with malice aforethought unlawfully killed Uttam Bhandari.

Wabwire was arrested on Sunday while trying to cross to Kenya via Busia border.

Video from the crime scene shows PC Wabwire firing multiple bullets at Mr Bhandari at close range after a brief discussion.