Prison Warder Sentenced to Death for Killing Four

The High Court has sentenced prison warder Anguyo Moses to death after convicting him of murdering four people, including a one and a half year old child and two public servants killed while on duty.

Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga imposed the death sentence after finding that the aggravating circumstances in the case far outweighed the mitigating factors.

The court cited Anguyo’s use of an AK-47, the targeting of victims based on tribal identity and his breach of trust as a trained prison officer entrusted with a firearm.

The killings also left six children orphaned and deprived the country of productive citizens, including architect Ayebare, the court noted.

Anguyo was also sentenced to two years’ imprisonment on each of two counts of aggravated robbery and three years for threatening violence.

He was ordered to compensate victims Shs35,000 for stolen trousers and Shs25,000 for an Arsenal jersey.



In mitigation, the court considered his guilty plea, young age, remorse, willingness to compensate the robbery victims, absence of premeditation and apology to the public.

However, Justice Kajuga ruled that the mitigating circumstances could not outweigh the gravity and consequences of the offences.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) welcomed the outcome, saying it demonstrates the commitment of the prosecution, police and Judiciary to holding perpetrators of grave crimes accountable.

The DPP also extended condolences to the families of the deceased.

The prosecution was led by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Dr Daisy Nabasitu and Senior State Attorney Stephen Ariong.

Photos courtesy of ODPP