Trial Begins Over the Murder of Police Officer Muhamet Lika, 12 Witnesses to Testify

The trial in the case concerning the murder of Kosovo Police Sergeant Muhamet Lika has begun at the Basic Court in Ferizaj. The proceedings are being conducted against individuals charged with the criminal offense of “aggravated murder.”

The first hearing was presided over by Judge Ilir Bytyqi. In his initial statement, defendant Haki Bela pleaded not guilty to the criminal offense with which he is charged.

As the trial continues, testimony is expected to be heard from Nehat Lika, Sabedin Laçi, Pajazit Elezi, Armend Raka, Driton Dardhishta, Adriatik Vishi, Egzon Tusha, Elmedin Raka, Xhelal Çaka, Hamit Reçica, Nderim Osmani and Violeta Mulaku.

According to announcements made at the hearing, these witnesses are scheduled to be heard during the next stages of the proceedings.

The next hearing in the case was scheduled to take place today, starting at 09:00. The trial of the six defendants, who are accused of involvement in the police officer’s murder, was expected to continue.

On January 9 of this year, the Serious Crimes Department of the Basic Prosecution Office in Ferizaj filed an indictment against six people with the initials H.B., R.M., V.Ç., E.L., SH.K. and D.G.

The indictment states that on April 1, 2025, at around 23:00 in Kaçanik, the defendants, acting jointly, shot and killed Sergeant Muhamet Lika. According to the Prosecution, the crime had been planned in advance and also involved a minor.

The Prosecution has requested that, after all the evidence has been reviewed, the defendants be found guilty and receive the punishment prescribed by law. It has also requested that their pretrial detention be extended until the conclusion of the judicial proceedings.

The case remains under review by the judicial authorities.