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On Tuesday, the Kingdom Spokesperson, John Thawite issued a statement indicating that he spoke to Mumbere, who assured him that he was healthy and fully in charge of the monarchy's activities. In the Lukhonzo statement, Mumbere told the leaders that he was very strong and fit to break even a rock.
On Saturday, a joint security team comprising of the army and police arrested 14 people who were allegedly found in a shrine, armed with 70 machetes, 40 knives, a flag of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu and a map of Yiira state, among other things.
Byabashaija was expected in court today following summons issued on 30th January to answer queries filed by the lawyers representing Rwenzururu royal guards claiming that he has failed to transfer suspects from other prisons to Luzira Maximam Prison for medical attention. Jinja Chief Magistrate John Francis Kaggwa set March 6th for Byabashaija to appear in court to answer to the claims levelled against the Prisons Service.
Efforts by Mumberes brother Christopher Kibazanga to negotiate for the withdrawal of security personnel were futile. The Regional Police Commander Godfrey Maate argued that they had not received any orders to free the King.
On Monday this week, Mumberes bail application failed to take off after prosecution led by Rachael Bikhole, the principal state attorney from the Directorate of Public Prosecution objected to hearing
Rachael Bikhole, the principal state attorney from the Directorate of Public Prosecution objected to the bail hearing, saying since the King is also facing terrorism, his application should be heard by the International Crimes Division of the High Court that has the jurisdiction over terrorism cases.
Mumbere arrived at the Jinja High court dressed in a black suite, white shirt and necktie at exactly 10:16am. He was accompanied by several police officers and prison warders.
In his application, the king pointed out that it is his constitutional right to apply for bail and assures court that he will not interfere with investigations.
President Yoweri Museveni has told a National Resistance Movement NRM party caucus that that he is in charge of the country and that no one can threaten security.
Appearing before Jinja Chief Magistrates Court this morning, Mumbere and 161 Royal Guards were presented with a list of 41 counts of crimes allegedly committed between March and November 2016 within the Rwenzori region.
Mwesigye, speaking on phone from his home in Kilembe, said that government is envisaging a cemetery where each of the dead would be buried in a separate grave. He adds that there is still room for families to identify relatives from the pile of dead bodies at the mortuary.
To Mayanja Nkangi, the raid on Buhikira Palace brought back memories of the Lubiri attack 50 years ago. Prime Minister Milton Obote ordered military assault on Mengo Palace, exiling Kabaka Edward Mutesa to the UK where he died three years later. Nkangi was Katikkiro at the time of the attack.
Several legislators had, among others, called for a select committee to specifically investigate the recent killings and raid on the Royal Palace of Rwenzururu.
Kasese Municipality Mayor Godfrey Kabbyanga says relatives have until midday, today, to claim the bodies from the mortuary. He added that all unclaimed bodies will be buried in a mass grave.
Yusuf Masereka, whose son Robert Baluku, a police constable attached to Maliba Police Post was hacked to death on Saturday, said the murder of his son is a great loss to the family.
Asked to comment on the arrest of Mumbere, Rev. Geoffrey Kyomuhendo, the Spokesperson of Obundingiya Bwa Bamba Cultural institution in Bundibugyo district, said government has reasons why the Omusinga was arrested.
