The
accused is charged with possessing weaponry for insurgency, banditry, sabotage,
or terrorism, in contravention of section 10(1) of the Public Order and
Security Act [Chapter 11:17].
Arising
from that charge are alternative charges of:
1.
Possession of dangerous weapons, in contravention of section 11(1) of the
Public Order and Security Act [Chapter 11:17]; or
2.
Unlawful possession of prohibited ...
The
accused is charged with possessing weaponry for insurgency, banditry, sabotage,
or terrorism, in contravention of section 10(1) of the Public Order and
Security Act [Chapter 11:17].
Arising
from that charge are alternative charges of:
1.
Possession of dangerous weapons, in contravention of section 11(1) of the
Public Order and Security Act [Chapter 11:17]; or
2.
Unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, in contravention of section 24(1)
of the Firearms Act [Chapter 10:09]; or
3.
Unlawful possession of firearms, in contravention of section 4 of the Firearms
Act [Chapter 10:09].
Admittedly,
these are very serious offences punishable by death or life imprisonment. Not
surprisingly, the proceedings are mired in controversy, and emotions are highly
charged.
There is, therefore, need to proceed with
extreme caution and due diligence.
