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SFC soldier sentenced to life in prison for robbery and murder
RA/239288 is the number. Julius Ecee, a soldier stationed in Weza, Kawaweta in the Nakaseke district, was found guilty of both aggravated robbery and murder.
The SFC is an elite force tasked with guarding Uganda's president as well as important national infrastructure.
The prosecution's argument was that on December 26, 2023, at Loro Town Council in the Oyam district, the accused killed Isaac Okola Kizito with premeditation and malice. At the same time, he also stole sh65,000 from Lilly Obote in the same vicinity.
The three-day trial was conducted at Loro town council where the crime took place, presided over by Lt. Col. Moses Nabasa.
The soldier dressed in army green military uniform with desert boots pleaded not guilty to both counts and the prosecution presented 16 witnesses to pin him to the crime.