Ggaba||UGANDA|The High Court has today heard key testimony from Assistant Inspector of Police Emmanuel Odong as the high-profile Ggaba murder trial continues to unfold.
Odong, attached to the ICT Directorate under the CCTV surveillance unit, told court that investigators relied extensively on camera footage to reconstruct the movements of the suspect’s vehicle on the day of the alleged crime.
He testified that at approximately 10:48 AM on April 1, 2026, a police CCTV camera positioned at Jinja Road – New Vision Junction captured a vehicle believed to have been driven by the accused, Christopher Okello. According to the footage presented, the vehicle was seen proceeding towards City Centre.
The prosecution argues that this footage forms a critical link in placing the suspect within the timeline of events under investigation. Court is currently examining the authenticity and relevance of the digital evidence as part of the ongoing proceedings.
The case against Christopher Okello stems from a gruesome murder incident that occurred in Ggaba, a lakeside suburb of , earlier this month.
Investigations began following the discovery of a victim under suspicious circumstances, sparking public concern and a swift response from law enforcement. Early reports indicated possible foul play, prompting homicide detectives to open a full-scale inquiry.
Authorities soon identified Okello as a person of interest, citing preliminary witness accounts and intelligence leads. His alleged connection to the victim and movements prior to the incident placed him at the center of the investigation.
Okello was later apprehended after what police described as a coordinated intelligence-led operation. Since then, investigators have been piecing together evidence, including:
CCTV footage from multiple locations
Mobile phone data and call records
Witness testimonies
Forensic findings from the crime scene
The CCTV evidence presented today marks one of the most significant developments so far, as it attempts to establish a clear movement trail of the suspect on the day in question.
Since the trial commenced, the prosecution has been steadily building its case, calling witnesses from the police, forensic units, and digital surveillance teams.
The defense, on the other hand, is expected to challenge:
The credibility and interpretation of CCTV footageThe chain of custody of digital evidence
Legal observers note that the outcome of this case may heavily depend on how convincingly the digital evidence links the accused to the crime.
Proceedings are still ongoing, with more witnesses expected to take the stand as the court continues to examine the prosecution’s case against Christopher Okello.
