Frank Namanya sent Jolin Kenoheri Rugari to jail until May 6 on charges she killed her toddler. The Nakawa Chief Magistrate heard her case today. Rugari, the wife of a businessman, faces murder accusations about her two-year-old son who died April 2. Her maid, Robinah Nabanja, also went to prison for allegedly helping cover up the crime. Both women appeared before the court for their first hearing.
Rugari told the court she never harmed her child. She claimed police lied about her statements. She insisted she acted as both parents to her children throughout their lives. The magistrate stopped her from entering a plea because his court cannot handle capital crimes. He explained that only the High Court has the power to hear murder cases.
Police arrested Rugari last week after she reported her son fell accidentally from their first-floor home. Officers became suspicious when they found no injuries matching such a fall on the child's body. This discovery prompted them to start a murder investigation. The case shocked many people across Uganda. Both defendants must stay behind bars for almost a month before returning to court for another hearing.
Rugari told the court she never harmed her child. She claimed police lied about her statements. She insisted she acted as both parents to her children throughout their lives. The magistrate stopped her from entering a plea because his court cannot handle capital crimes. He explained that only the High Court has the power to hear murder cases.
Police arrested Rugari last week after she reported her son fell accidentally from their first-floor home. Officers became suspicious when they found no injuries matching such a fall on the child's body. This discovery prompted them to start a murder investigation. The case shocked many people across Uganda. Both defendants must stay behind bars for almost a month before returning to court for another hearing.
