A lawyer representing suspects in Uganda’s high-profile treason trial has been arrested on charges directly linked to the case, sources confirm. The arrest, carried out by plainclothes officers without a warrant, raises serious questions about the integrity of the proceedings. The lawyer, whose name is being withheld pending formal charges, was taken from his home in Kampala late Tuesday.
Police allege he was in possession of classified documents related to the treason case and was coordinating with the accused to obstruct justice. However, the defence team claims the arrest is a deliberate attempt to intimidate and silence legal counsel. Uncovered documents obtained by this reporter suggest the charges may be fabricated to derail the trial.
The treason case itself involves opposition figures accused of plotting against the government. With the lawyer now in custody, the defence is left scrambling. The government maintains it is following due process, but the timing and method of the arrest suggest otherwise.
This is a developing story. Expect more bodies to surface.
