Crime

The joint security operation dispatched to Greater Masaka to fend off goons who were attacking and killing residents is already producing results.

A total of 3 suspects have so far been arrested by the joint security agencies in Entebbe, for dropping anonymous letters threatening the Mayor, Katabi Town Council, Kalema Ronald and several others, in Katabi.

The Masaka Chief Magistrate’s Court has charged the Kawempe North MP Muhammed Ssegirinya and his Makindye West colleague Allan Ssewanyana with murder before remanding them to Kitalya prison until the 15th of this month in connection to the Masaka killings.

Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga has been arrested from his Kampala office on Thursday, the UPDF Spokesperson Brig Flavia Byekwaso has confirmed.

President Yoweri Museveni said suspects that have been arrested and linked to the recent series of murders in Masaka and Lwengo districts will help security agents to track the rest of the criminal group.

The Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) is set to roll out an operation targeting organizations and individuals illegally involved in the money lending sector.

A joint security operation detained Abdul Katumba aka Ben, a suspected suicide bomber, who was captured at Mikicha Guest House located along Canigula Road in Pader Town Council.

Police is quizzing a security guard named Raphael Okwanga who was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing Siviwe Katembo, 33, a Congolese national and his yet-to-be identified girlfriend.

Police are investigating a racket that has been causing MTN Uganda massive losses as contractors associated with Chinese telecom equipment maker, ZTE Uganda are charged with theft, fraud, and malicious vandalism.

Security agencies are strengthening the enforcement of the Covid-19 lockdown, saying since its roll-out there has been significant results regarding curbing the spread of the virus.