[2010] UGCA 25
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge was correct in accepting the victim's testimony as credible and sufficient to prove penetration, notwithstanding the lack of physical injuries or medical evidence of recent rupture, given the circumstances of the victim. The court held that corroboration is not...
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- Citation
- [2010] UGCA 25
- Parties
- Appellant: Sgt Canbera Dickson; Respondent: Uganda
- Court
- Court of Appeal of Uganda
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Case Number
- Cr.Appeal No. 284 of 2003
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed; sentence enhanced
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Proof of Penetration, Corroboration of Victim Testimony, Sentencing Guidelines, Appellate Review, Use of Firearm in Crime
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Sgt Canbera Dickson
Appellant
Uganda
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the trial judge erred in convicting the appellant of rape without proof of penetration or any sexual act.
- 2 Whether the trial judge failed to resolve contradictions in the evidence in favour of the appellant.
- 3 Whether the sentence of 15 years imprisonment was excessive in the circumstances.
Ratio Decidendi
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge was correct in accepting the victim's testimony as credible and sufficient to prove penetration, notwithstanding the lack of physical injuries or medical evidence of recent rupture, given the circumstances of the victim. The court held that corroboration is not constitutionally required for sexual offences and that the contradictions alleged by the appellant did not warrant overturning the conviction. On sentence, the court found that the appellant, as an army officer entrusted with a firearm, abused his position and committed rape at gunpoint, warranting a severe custodial sentence. The court dismissed the appeal against conviction and...
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed; sentence enhanced
Orders
- Appeal against conviction and sentence is dismissed.
- Sentence of 15 years imprisonment is enhanced to 25 years imprisonment.
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp2057 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 \par IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF UGANDA \par \par SITTING AT GULU.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16592309 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 \par Coram}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 \tab }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16592309 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 Hon Justice L. E. Mukasa-Kikonyogo, DCJ \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi720\li720\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16592309 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 Hon Justice A. Twinomujuni, JA \par Hon Justice A. S. Nshimye, JA \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 CRIMINAL APPEAL N0. 284/2003 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16592309 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 N0. 10359 SGT CANBERA DICKSON :::::::::::}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid16592309 ::::::::::::}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 APPELLANT}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16592309 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 VS \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16592309 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 UGANDA :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: RESPONDENT \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16592309 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 JUDGMENT OF THE COURT \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16592309 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 \line The appellant was indicated and convicted of rape c/s 117 and 118 of the P}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 enal C}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 ode in the High Court of Gulu and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. He }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 appealed to this C}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 ourt against both the conviction and sentence. \par \par The following are the brief facts of the case as accepted by the trial court. \par \par The appellant is an army sergeant attached to Angoko army guard Unit. On 2}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \super\insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 nd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 Feb 1999 armed with a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 gun, he ca}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 me to Kinombe her}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 in Gulu municipality and murdered one Olanya Romano his maternal uncle. He went back to Ongako which was also his village. He terrorised people }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 who were living with }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 his mother including the victim Akot Rose}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 . She was a young}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 widow of his late brother who had a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 young child}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 He forcefully led her on}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 gun point}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 allegedly }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 that he was going to show her w}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 here he was going to hide af}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 ter killing }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 his}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 uncle so that sh}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 e would}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 supply her with food in his hiding place}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 Instead,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 he diverted her to an abandoned house and asked her to choose b}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 etween death and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 giving }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 in for him to have sexual intercourse}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 with her}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 Sh}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 e }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 choose}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 not}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15343594\charrsid16592309 to die and laid}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3168632\charrsid16592309 down. The appellant }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 placed the gun }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 near}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 her head and raped her. Following a report she made, the appellant was arrested and the victim was medically examined after 3 days. }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 Being formally a married }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 woman }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 who had}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 recently produced}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 no noticeable injuries were seen by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2363912\charrsid16592309 the doctor}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 who examined her. \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 \par In his defence the appellant }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 stated that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 while he went to infor m his mother that he had accidentally shot Olanya, he did not go away with the victim who}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 m}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 he left standing near the hedge of the compound.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 The trial judge rejected his defence and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 found him guilty as charged and sentenced him to 15years, hence this appeal. There are three grounds of appeal namely}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (1)\tab}}\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-435\li795\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar \jclisttab\tx795\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin795\itap0\pararsid16592309 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 That the learned trial judge }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 erred both}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 in law and facts in convicting the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 appellant of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 the offence of rape without proof of penetration or any sexual act and thereby occasioning}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 miscarriage of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 justice. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li360\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin360\itap0\pararsid16592309 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (2)\tab}}\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-435\li795\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar \jclisttab\tx795\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin795\itap0\pararsid16592309 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 That the learned trial judge erred in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 law and facts in failing to resolve contradictions in this case in favour of the appellant.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid5001702\charrsid16592309 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16592309 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (3)\tab}}\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-435\li795\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar \jclisttab\tx795\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin795\itap0\pararsid16592309 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 That the learned trial judge erred in law and facts in passing an excessive sentence against the appellant }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 in all circumstances there}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 by occasion}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 ing}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 a miscarriage of justice. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16592309 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 \par Learned counsel Mr. Donge }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 Sylvester}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 who appeared }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 for}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 the appellant preferred to argue the 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \super\insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 st}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 and 2}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \super\insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 nd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 grounds together and the 3}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \super\insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 rd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 one separately. \par \par His main complaint was that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 penetration}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 an essential ingredient in rape}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 was not proved by the prosecution. He submitted that for the learned }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2363912\charrsid16592309 trial judge}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 to have relied on the medical report and the only word of the complainant was a serious error and it occasioned miscarriage of justice. He urg}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 u}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 ed that once one discounts the medical evidence which stated that the hymen was not recently ruptured and there were no inju}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 ries seen on her private parts}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 then her}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 evidence needs corroboration}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 nstead of reporting immediately}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 to her mother in law,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 he reported to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 other people}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 the following }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 day which}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 was an after thought}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 counsel argued. He prayed that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 ground}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15010115\charrsid16592309 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 1 and 2 do succeed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5186912\charrsid16592309 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 \par On ground 3 on }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3494992\charrsid16592309 sentence}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3494992\charrsid16592309 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 he }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3494992\charrsid16592309 complained}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 , that the appellant who was 30 years should have}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3494992\charrsid16592309 been given an opportunity to r}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 eform. In his view a sentence of 15 years was excessive and therefore }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 called}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 for our }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3494992\charrsid16592309 interference}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 . He suggested that a sentence of 10years would have been appropriate}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 in the circumstances.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 \par \par In reply learned }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3494992\charrsid16592309 Counsel}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 Damali Lwanga a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 n }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 A}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 ssistant }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15149585\charrsid16592309 D}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 irector of Public }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 Prosecutions}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 who appeared for the respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 , }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 opposed both }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3494992\charrsid16592309 the appeal}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 against the conviction and senten}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3494992\charrsid16592309 ce. She too argued the ground}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13379167\charrsid16592309 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3494992\charrsid16592309 in the order they were argued by counsel for the appellant.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3494992\charrsid16592309 She conceded that there was not much to be found in the medical report. First of all}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3494992\charrsid16592309 the victim was a young widow who had a baby recently. It would be abnormal for the doctor to find that her hymen was ruptured by the appellant. Secondly }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13379167\charrsid16592309 for such}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3494992\charrsid16592309 a married woman}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13379167\charrsid16592309 , it would be difficult to find noticeable injuries, because she was examined after 3}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13379167\charrsid16592309 days and under fear of death by a gun, she would not be expected to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 have }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13379167\charrsid16592309 struggle}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13379167\charrsid16592309 . To her}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13379167\charrsid16592309 what was important was that the trial judge found her to be truthful. Her evidence was believed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 . T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13379167\charrsid16592309 herefore the prosecution proved penetration}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 . \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13379167\charrsid16592309 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 On}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13379167\charrsid16592309 failure to immediately }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 report, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13379167\charrsid16592309 which would provide corroboration to her testimony, counsel explained that the victim reported to her mother in-law }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 who is also }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13379167\charrsid16592309 the mother of the appellant, but because of her love}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 for her only surviving son (the appellant)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 , s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 he denied that the victim }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5318235\charrsid16592309 had }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 reported to her. She referred us to the Supreme Court authorities in the cases of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 Basoga }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 Patrick}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 Vs Uganda }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 Cr. Appeal N}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 0. 42/2002}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 Sam Buteera Vs Uganda}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid15343594\charrsid16592309 C}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 riminal }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 Appeal}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 N0. 21/1994}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 in which a Kenyan case of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 Mukunga }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 was followed. It was held there that corroboration is not necessary and was unconstitutional. \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 On sentence she submitted that the case of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 Kiwalabye C}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 r. Appeal N0. 143/2001}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 of this C}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 ourt set Court circumstances under which an appellate court can interfere with sentence }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 if suitable }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 circumstances exist}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 ed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 She infact }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 requested}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 us to take it upon our }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 motion}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 to enhance the sentence. She submitted that,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 he }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 appellant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 was entrusted with a gun to protect the people of Uganda and their property}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 . I}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 nstead, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 he turned}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 that gun against his }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 own}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 people, by killing his uncle and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 thereafter}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 went and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 harassed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 those }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2363912\charrsid16592309 in the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 homestead }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 of his mothe}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 r including raping the victim at gun point. He thought he could do all those act}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 with impunity. She prayed that we increase the sentence to 25 years. She referred us to a recent ca}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 se of a catechist}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292902\charrsid16592309 who }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 defiled a young girl}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 Mugasa Joseph Vs Uganda CA Cr. Appeal N0. 241/2003.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid5904570\charrsid16592309 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 \par We have heard the submissions of both counsel and appraised the evidence as we are required as a first appellate court. \par \par We are also satisfied like the trial judge did that the complainant was telling the truth}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 and that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 the appellant on gun point raped her. \par \par We are equally satisfied }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 with the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13442016\charrsid16592309 evidence on record that the victim reported to her mother in law immediately after sh e was raped but her mother in law with held this information by telling lies to save her only son. \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 \par We can}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 not}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 fault the trial judge when he found corroboration of the victim\rquote }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 s testimony and that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 penetration }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 proved. Grounds 1 and 2 would therefore fail. \par \par On sentence }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 ur Constitution states that the power belongs to the people}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 of Uganda}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 . The representatives of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 the people}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 who enact laws for this }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 country (M}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 ember}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 P}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 arliament) in the name of the people }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 of Uganda}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 provided }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 a }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 maximum sentence for rape }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 to be}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 death. Like the learned }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 A}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 ssistant DPP submitted, the appellant was entrusted with the gun which was bought by the people of Uganda to guard them. Instead he abused with impunity}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 the trust put in him. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4669101 If }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 deat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 h }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 penalty}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 wa}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 s }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 intended to termina}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 te}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 danger}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 ous}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 person }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 fr}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 m}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 society, then where the court is reluctant to impose it to a young offender like the appellant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 it m}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 ust }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 however}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 impose such an appropriate custodial sentence so as to ensure that the society will be in peace for a re}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 aso}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 nably long }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 period of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 time. We are persuaded by the prayer of the Assistant DPP that on our}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 own }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 motion }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12596460\charrsid16592309 and section }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 11 of the judicat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 ure Act and section 132 of the T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2363912\charrsid16592309 r}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 ial on I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 ndictment Act}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 , we}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 should }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2363912\charrsid16592309 enhance}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2499887\charrsid16592309 the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2363912\charrsid16592309 sentence.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6970833\charrsid16592309 In the circumstances of this case, a sentence of 15 years was very much on the lower side.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2363912\charrsid16592309 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 We find no merit in the reply counsel for the appellant gave. He infact did not dissuade us from doing so. \par \par In the result the appeal against both conviction and sentence is dismissed. We enhance the sentence from 15 years}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6448794\charrsid16592309 to}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13698385\charrsid16592309 25 years.
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