Col. Bantariza remanded

Col. Shaban Bantariza 

By RISDEL KASASIRA & RICHARD WANAMBWA
 

 

KAMPALA- The newly-appointed Deputy Executive Director Uganda Media Centre, Col. Shaban Bantariza who was Monday arrested over alleged fraud has been charged and remanded to Makindye Military Prison.

The former head of the Kyankwanzi-based National Leadership Institute (NALI) and army spokesman appeared before the General Court martial that was chaired by Brig. Moses Ddiba Ssentogo.

Col. Bantariza was charged on three counts of fraud that include fraudulent offences, offences relating to documents and conspiracy to defraud.

Prosecution alleges that Col. Bantariza, who was the head of NALI, on February 3, 2011 at Akamba Uganda Ltd, on Old Port Bell Road in Kampala District; received a tractor and its accessories which was donated to NALI by the Finance Ministry.

However, Col. Bantariza allegedly claimed to have bought the said tractor at Sh67 million

Col. Bantariza was appointed deputy director of the Uganda Media Centre last month.