By Nasser Kayanja
KAMPALA, Uganda — Proceedings in the ongoing Ggaba children murder case were unexpectedly suspended after a heavy downpour disrupted a court session, forcing an abrupt adjournment.
The session, which had been underway with testimony from a cyber security analyst attached to the Uganda Police Force, was cut short when strong winds and rain brought down a temporary tent sheltering the judge, lawyers, and the accused.
Court officials and security personnel scrambled to protect the judge and salvage case files as rainwater soaked documents and exhibits. The sudden disruption caused panic at the scene, with proceedings unable to continue under the conditions.
Before the interruption, Assistant Superintendent of Police Kenneth Henry Angulo had been presenting digital evidence recovered from devices linked to the prime suspect, Christopher Okello Onyum. His testimony pointed to a pattern of suspicious online searches, including queries related to firearms, violent content, and locations frequented by children such as schools and daycare centers.
Investigators also told court that the suspect had downloaded a copy of The Art of War by Sun Tzu, which was reportedly stored on external media.
However, the weather disruption overshadowed the day’s proceedings, leaving key testimony incomplete.
The court has since adjourned the hearing, with the trial expected to resume the following morning.