[JUST IN] Uganda Withdraws Charges Against Nigerian Artistes, Omah Lay, Tems

*Directs Their Immediate Release From Custody

The Republic of Uganda has withdrawn the charges filed against
Nigerian Artistes, Omah Lay and Tems for alleged breach of COVID-19
protocols.

In addition, an order has been made directing the immediate
release of the artistes from custody.

This is contained in an order made by a Magistrate Grade One,
Okumu Jude Muwone to Kigo Prison which was sighted by
Nairalaw

It was stated that the charges against Muyiwa Awoniyi, Stanley
Omah Didia, Temilade Opaniyi “has been withdrawn against them vide
Withdrawal Form Serial No, 4292 dated 15th December, 2020”.

Consequently, the Prison authorities were directed to release
them from custody “forthwith unless held on other charges”.

Nairalaw recalls that the artistes were arrested over
their involvement in an unauthorised concert that was held on
Saturday night in Ddungu Resort in Munyonyo, Kampala City.

Consequently, they were remanded in custody and later arraigned
before the Court.

*Directs Their Immediate Release From Custody

The Republic of Uganda has withdrawn the charges filed against
Nigerian Artistes, Omah Lay and Tems for alleged breach of COVID-19
protocols.

In addition, an order has been made directing the immediate
release of the artistes from custody.

This is contained in an order made by a Magistrate Grade One,
Okumu Jude Muwone to Kigo Prison which was sighted by
Nairalaw

It was stated that the charges against Muyiwa Awoniyi, Stanley
Omah Didia, Temilade Opaniyi “has been withdrawn against them vide
Withdrawal Form Serial No, 4292 dated 15th December, 2020”.

Consequently, the Prison authorities were directed to release
them from custody “forthwith unless held on other charges”.

Nairalaw recalls that the artistes were arrested over
their involvement in an unauthorised concert that was held on
Saturday night in Ddungu Resort in Munyonyo, Kampala City.

Consequently, they were remanded in custody and later arraigned
before the Court.