The extradition proceedings against Jamil Mukulu, the leader of the Allied Democratic Front (ADF) arrested in Tanzania last month will continue on Tuesday with him presenting a defence against the request for his banishment to Uganda.Mukulu is wanted on charges of treason, aggravated murder and terrorism among others.
The other four men are wanted for aggravated murder and treason.
Meanwhile Ugandan security agencies have commenced extradition trials for five men arrested with Mukulu.
The men, whose names are now public, were arrested for allegedly offering protection to the fugitive leader.
They include Ahmed Matovu alias Mohammed Matovu, Abdallah Mutuka, Muwanga Bashir and Abdu Rashid Kalange.
The four are still in detention in Tanzanian police cells.
An affidavit submitted to the Tanzanian court states that Matovu, who was first arrested in Kampala in 2012, jumped bail at Buganda road court before fleeing the country.
The affidavit also shows that Matovu traveled into Kenya under the alias Sebadduka Muhammed and later crossed into Tanzania where he linked up with Mukulu.
Abdallah Mutuka, the other detainee is wanted in connection with escaping police custody in Busia.
Uganda Police spokesperson, Fred Enanga confirmed the development saying that Ugandan authorities had instituted extradition proceedings against the four men and had fixed Friday as the day for the hearing.
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