A medical report from Murchison Bay Hospital in Luzira Prison has dismissed allegations of torture made by former Flying Squad operative Abdulnoor Ssemujju, also known as Minaana.
Minaana is facing charges, alongside ex-police officer Nixon Agasirwe, in connection with the 2015 murder of former Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, Joan Kagezi Namazzi.
Minaana had earlier told the court that state operatives tortured him in a safe house to coerce a confession implicating former IGP Kale Kayihura and a foreign entity in Kagezi’s murder.
He made these claims during his first court appearance on June 24th, 2025, where he was visibly limping and appeared unable to walk or sit without assistance.
In response, Chief Magistrate Daphne Nayebare ordered a medical examination to assess the torture allegations.
A report dated July 7th, 2025, authored by Dr. Charles Kajoba Kimuli from Murchison Bay Hospital, found no evidence of torture.
The report confirmed that Minaana has a history of peptic ulcer disease and chronic back pain, for which he is receiving treatment, but it showed no signs of physical or internal injuries.
Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumbuka, while submitting the report to the court, accused Minaana of attempting to blackmail the state and staging a performance to gain sympathy.
Magistrate Nayebare clarified that the purpose of the medical report was to determine whether Minaana could follow the proceedings and to verify the torture claims.
Both Minaana and Agasirwe were remanded until August 3rd, 2025, as investigations continue.
They are among six individuals facing charges related to Kagezi’s murder, including John Kibuuka, John Masajjagge, and Nasur Abudallah Mugonole, who are already standing trial at the High Court.
The case gained momentum when Daniel Kisekka Kiwanuka, one of the suspects, pleaded guilty and revealed in court that Agasirwe had paid them to carry out the assassination.
Kiwanuka was sentenced to 35 years in prison for his role in the murder.
By Our Reporter
8th July 2025
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