THE leader of the Congo-based Ugandan Islamist rebel group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Sheikh Jamil Mukulu, appeared before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam on Friday to face extradition proceedings initiated by the Attorney General (AG). Sheikh Mukulu was arraigned under tight security.
He is wanted in Uganda to face several criminal cases, including commanding a spate of brutal attacks against civilians in both Uganda and Congo since the late 1990s. In the application which is before Principal Resident Magistrate Cyprian Mkeha, the AG has attached several documents, including his affidavit, detailing several grounds to support the extradition proceedings.
He has also attached an affidavit sworn by thepolice in Uganda, showing that Mukulu was wanted in his country not for political grounds, but for prosecution of several criminal offences such as murder, attempted murder and armed robbery.
Another important document filed in support of the proceedings include an arrest warrant issued by a resident magistrate court at Jinja, Uganda, showing the rebel group leader was facing criminal charges in his country.
Principal State Attorney Edwin Kakolaki, who filed the extradition proceedings for the AG, was assisted by Principal State Attorney Tumaini Kweka and Senior State Attorney Hamidu Mwanga to argue the case before the matter was adjourned to May 22, for another hearing.
However, Mukulu has requested for time to engage an advocate to represent him in the matter and present affidavits to counter those presented by the AG and that sworn by the police from Uganda.
The two affidavits, according to the prosecution, show that the fugitive is required in Uganda for arraignment on five murder charges, three relating to attempted murder and two involving armed robbery. Read more
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