Police arrested a top officer for killing a famous prosecutor nine years ago. Nixon Agasirwe worked as a Senior Superintendent of Police until his arrest. Joan Kagezi died when gunmen shot her car as she drove home with her children. The murder happened on March 30, 2015, outside Kampala. Agasirwe faces murder charges at Nakawa Chief Magistrate's court.
A convicted criminal testified that Agasirwe paid for the killing. Daniel Kisekka serves 35 years for his part in the murder. He told the court that Agasirwe gave money to the shooter. Three other men already stand trial for the same crime. Kagezi prosecuted terrorism cases before her death.
Agasirwe started life as a shoe cleaner before joining police work. Local people said he led criminal gangs around Mbarara town. Police offered him a deal to become an informant instead of going to jail. He joined the force as a trainee officer and rose quickly through the ranks. The court denied him bail and sent him to Luzira prison until July.
A convicted criminal testified that Agasirwe paid for the killing. Daniel Kisekka serves 35 years for his part in the murder. He told the court that Agasirwe gave money to the shooter. Three other men already stand trial for the same crime. Kagezi prosecuted terrorism cases before her death.
Agasirwe started life as a shoe cleaner before joining police work. Local people said he led criminal gangs around Mbarara town. Police offered him a deal to become an informant instead of going to jail. He joined the force as a trainee officer and rose quickly through the ranks. The court denied him bail and sent him to Luzira prison until July.
