Police say this brings the total number of suspects arrested to 10 including two female suspects.
A pistol with two magazines and 17 rounds of ammunition that they reportedly robbed from the Late Major Noel Mwesigye, an SMG rifle with two empty magazines, 17 mobile phones, a red motorcycle Reg number UEV 185W, Bajaj Boxer were recovered after a search at their residence.
Police spokesperson Fred Enanga says they shall continue efforts to counter all forms of gang crime in communities.
Daily Monitor
Friday February 05 2021
The UPDF in collaboration with the police are investigating the killing of a UPDF officer at Masinga village, Kikyusa, Luweero District.
“We have received the information and investigations are ongoing. I do not have the details here but will get back to you after getting the necessary information,” Brig Flavia Byekwaso, the UPDF Spokesperson, said on Monday.
Sources from the village where the deceased lived confirmed to the Daily Monitor that Maj. Noel Mwesigye was gunned down at about 9:30 pm on Sunday as he entered his house.
The residents claim the assailants are suspected to have trailed him and shot him before taking his pistol.