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@kfm Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:13:14

Self-confessed murderer’s jail term reduced by 2 years after appeal

A self-confessed murderer has had his 20-year jail term reduced after appealing it on grounds that it was harsh and manifestly excessive. Jackson Masereka was convicted of murder and sentenced to 20 years and 9 months’ imprisonment under a plea bargain in June 2014. The prosecution stated that the deceased, Nabasa Benjamin, was a casual laborer at a farm in Kiduduma Village, Kitumbi Sub County, Mubende District, and that he was murdered on the night of February 27, 2012. The deceased’s body was examined, and it was established that he died of a spinal cord injury with consequent asphyxia. The appellant, who was already the prime suspect, was arrested as he tried to flee the village. When the matter came […]

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