The Chief Magistrates court at Makindye has today dismissed assault charges against city tycoon and lover to singer Leila Kayondo, Sulaimani Kabangala Mbuga.
Court headed by Chief Magistrate Richard Mafabi reached this decision considering Section 160 of the Magistrates Act which gives Magistrates full authority to drop assault cases and in this case, court ruled that the accused (Mbuga) made a memorandum of understanding with the plaintiff (Leila) as proven by the additional statement recorded at Kabalagala police station.
“Court is satisfied that no one was coerced or put under any undue influence to suppress this case. Proceedings in this matter are here by terminated and the accused is discharged and he is at liberty unless held in other charges,” Chief Magistrate, Richard Mafabi told court.
All this went on as the accused(Mbuga) sat besides the complainant (Leila) and the two were seen jubilating together after the court session before cruising away in a posh Mercedes Benz.
We will keep you posted.
Staff Writer