Krispus Ayena Odongo, Ongwens lead lawyer says they are demanding the dismissal of the case due to several defects emanating from the confirmation of charges.
The transfer comes days after a petition by Kitgum Resident District Commissioner Christopher Omara against the Kitgum district police leadership which he accused of negligence of duty, extortion from members of the public and insubordination.
This followed a recent event in which a group of youth from the refugee hosting community threatened to lynch leaders of the Lutheran World Federation, the lead Implementing Partner of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees operations in Palorinya refugee settlement for terminating their contracts as incentive workers.
Lugemwas youngest wife, Nazziwa says her children havent returned to school because of nonpayment of school fees. She also says her landlord has already issued her an eviction notice because she has not paid for January.
Gilbert Olanya, the Kilak South Member of Parliament told URN that they will proceed with the planned rally despite the heavy deployment of soldiers and Police in Gulu Town. He says they are also demanding the immediate release of John Bosco Uhuru.
The refugees are said to have originated from Geria County, Torit State in Eastern Equatorial Province in South Sudan. They reportedly entered Uganda through Apiritii boarder-point in Madi-Opei sub-county.
