Nigerian music stars, Omah Lay and Tems are likely to spend no less than seven years in prison if convicted for disobeying COVID-19 guidelines in Uganda.
The singers were arraigned in court on Monday, December 14, 2020, after being arrested for flouting COVID-19 guidelines in Uganda by performing at a concert. However, according to Section 171 of the Uganda Penal Code, Omah Lay and Tems may spend no less than seven years in prison if convicted. “Any person who unlawfully or negligently does any act which is and which he or she knows or has reason to believe to be likely to spread the infection
of any disease dangerous to life commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment of seven years,” the penal code partly read.
The Nigerian trio of Stanley Omah Didia alias Omah Lay, Temilade Openyi alias Tems and Muyiwa Awomiyi have been charged to court in Makindye on charges of Negligently doing acts likely to spread an infectious diseases C/S 171 of the Penal Code Act.
”” Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) December 14, 2020
The earlier plans of releasing them on police bond, were suspended after their casefile was sanctioned by the Office of the DPP.
They were jointly charged with four other Ugandans. All remanded till Wednesday 16.12.2020.”” Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) December 14, 2020
