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Anti-Corruption Court remands OPM refugees commissioner and IT officer to Luzira on abuse of office charges

Corruption & Abuse of Office Single source Uganda (national) 30 Jul 2026 Severity: 2/5

ChimpReports reported that the Anti-Corruption Court remanded Patrick Okello, Commissioner for Refugees Management in the Office of the Prime Minister, and Assistant IT Officer Noel Ikwap to Luzira Prison on abuse of office charges brought by the Inspectorate of Government. Magistrate Esther Asiimwe adjourned the case to 10 August 2026 for mention and a bail hearing after the prosecution said investigations were continuing.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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