Judicial officers in Kotido magisterial area have accused police in Kidepo region of mismanaging criminal related cases.
The concerns were raised during the district coordination committee meeting held recently at Kotido court premises. Kidepo region takes care of Abim, Kotido, Kaabong and Karenga districts.
Speaking during the meeting the Kotido chief magistrate his worship Freddie Awachnedi claimed that police have silenced a number of cases especially defilement cases adding that they have noticed a disparity in their records with those of police.
Awachnedi further explained that his office has also received several complaints against police officers from people seeking justice. He is now calling upon police officers to stop bungling and silencing cases.
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But, Michael Longole, the Mt. Moroto Regional police spokesperson when contacted by Etoil A Karamoja refuted the allegations saying their efforts are sometimes frustrated by plaintiffs’ who lose interest in the cases.
He also faulted court for releasing suspects that they have adduced strong evidence against saying such actions by courts frustrate their efforts too.
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The local communities have often raised complaints about suspects who are released shortly after being either arrested or forwarded to courts of law for prosecution.
