Two Internal Security Organisation (ISO) operatives were among the dozens arrested by the Police Criminal Intelligence personnel following investigations
“I want to tell you that we have so far recorded 70 suspects who have been picked up for intending to cause chaos on swearing-in day. Several people were picked up last night [Monday] and more are being hunted and they will be arrested this night,” a source said.
CMI is commanded by Maj Gen Abel Kandiho, SFC is commanded by Museveni’s son Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba while CI is commanded by Brig Gen Chris Damulira. Col Deo Akiiki, the deputy UPDF spokesperson, said all military elements are at their disposal to help police in ensuring that no one interrupts tomorrow’s swearing-in.
Questions linger about petrol bomb attackers
Wednesday May 12 2021
Police in Kampala say they are investigating a case in which former Jinja Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Eric Sakwa s car was on the night of May 10 petrol bombed by unknown assailants at Nakulabye, Kampala. PHOTOS/ COURTESY/ FILE
Summary
Four people, including two teenagers, are said to have targeted private cars with petrol bombs at Kireka. Police haven’t yet arrested any suspect.
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Questions linger on how the police were unable to arrest suspects who allegedly hurled petrol bombs at vehicles near police stations in view of the recently installed CCTV cameras.