By Okoodi Deo

in Buhweju

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Ministry of energy and mineral development has deployed police in Buhweju district to stop illegal gold mining practices in the area.

Commissioner in charge of mineral department Alaba Jessica says the move will force all artisanal gold miners to be licenced and start paying revenue to government.

She warned that government is ready to close their operations in case artisanals who are said to have graduated to small scale gold miners fail to operate within the legal mining framework.

She further said that energy and mineral development ministry will undertake biometric registration and profiling of all artisanal mining sites in the country to discourage cases of immigration of artisans.

Alaba noted that environment has seriously been degraded in gold deposits areas within Buhweju district and that the situation requires a lot of resources for restoration and filling the gaping holes that are posing high risks to animals and people adding that such funds must be realised from the same sector.

The commissioner together with mineral police protection officials were assessing the effects gold mining has caused in Buwheju district and the surrounding areas.

Western region chairperson of artisanal gold miners Beinomugisha Desusdedit says more than 20.000 people involved in gold mining business in Buhweju district are ready to comply to governments mineral mining standards so long as government recognizes their contribution to the development of the mining sector in the country.

Keigomba Jessica the head of mineral police protection unit assured the artsanals that police will not harass and arrest them but rather ensure compliance of mining guidelines so as to mitigate effects of environment. She also urged them to protect women and children from the mining hazards.

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In parliament——

The incoming Leader of Opposition Betty Aol Ochan has described herself as a humble and respectful politician who will be able to work with all.
Aol Ochan, also the Gulu Woman Member of Parliament since 2006 was on Friday announced as the Leader of Opposition in Parliament by Party President Patrick Amuriat replacing Kasese Woman MP Winfred Kiiza who has served since 2016.
She said that since she joined Parliament, she has supported party collective decisions and has not undermined the powers of the incumbent Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) President. She added that some people have reservations about Amuriat, but he is the FDC president now.

According to her, she was elected because of her ability to work with everyone, her humbleness and long time commitment to the Party.
Aol said that she is coming in the position of LoP to stop extravagancy in Parliament, issues of corruption and most importantly work with all. She appreciated her predecessor for a very tremendous job.

She said that her focus will be putting Government to task, check; ensure negotiations, and ensuring priority matters.
She said that MPs and leaders should be patriotic, people of integrity and not corrupt.
According to Aol Government has neglected some vital parts of the economy like health, and Agriculture, making people to suffer yet their livelihood is agriculture.
Aol said that President Museveni has not been doing well, and has been changing goal post and failing to act as an elder by not keeping his word.
however she said that the President is a hard-worker, who people should emulate .
Aol will work with Kiira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda who has been maintained as the Opposition Whip in Parliament. He will be deputized by Bukonzo East MP Harold Tonny Muhindo who takes over a post hitherto held by Rukungiri Municipality MP Roland Mugume Kaginda who has been nominated as a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
Francis Mwijukye  has been named Parliament Commissioner ,Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze is representative at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Busongora North MP William Nzoghu is Pan African Parliament (PAP) representative while Mbale Municipality MP Jack Wamai Wamanga is sent to represent FDC at the African Caribbean and Pacific Parliament (ACP).

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Monday August 6^th 2018

By Aiden Graw

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LATEST SPORTS NEWS:

Manchester City spoiled and humiliated Chelsea on Sunday as the Citizens grabbed a 2-0 victory from the Blues.

The thirty point gap between last season’s English Premier League champions and FA Cup winners was apparent Sunday afternoon as Manchester City laid down a marker for their title defense with a clinical 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Community Shield.

Such was the gulf in class, the score line flattered Chelsea. Had two-goal hero Sergio Aguero not left one of his shooting boots home, new Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri could have been embarrassed on his competitive debut. Only Aguero’s profligacy and Willy Caballero’s brilliant shot stopping prevented a cricket score.

Pep Guardiola’s trailblazers set a plethora of records in winning the 2017/18 title, registering the most wins, most goals scored and the highest points tally in Premiership history and on the evidence of their Wembley display, they will take some beating.

Aguero had already tested Chelsea’s back four, playing in an unfamiliar 4-3-3 formation when he found space and time to evade Antonio Rudiger’s timid challenge and shoot past Argentina team mate Caballero. Time check was 13 minutes.

Fielding a side without talismanic pair Eden Hazard and Ngolo Kante, Chelsea struggled to assert themselves. The West Londoners’ best chance came midway through the first half when fast and rising teenager Callum Hudson-Odoi, shot straight at Claudio Bravo after wriggling free from City right back Kyle Walker’s close attention.

Any hope Chelsea would erase a 0-1 first half deficit were wiped out on 58 minutes when Aguero latched onto a well weighted through ball past Chelsea’s struggling central defensive pair to fire home a rasper.

The goal set the tone for the rest of the half, with the game mostly one way traffic onto Chelsea’s goal.

Premier League champions City begin their title defense by squaring off with Arsenal.

Maurizzio Sarri meets Belgian pair Hazard and Thibaut Courtois, as well as World Cup winners Kante and Olivier Giroud at Stamford Bridge on Monday hoping to iron out their futures ahead of next weekend’s trip to Huddersfield Town.

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In Kampala

Kampala Police have intercepted a vehicle and rescued two children from suspected kidnappers who had asked for shs 3m ransom from their [children} parents.

The two children identified as Rahma Nakula Mulika and Tajudiin Mulika Diin said the suspects tricked them into moving with them to buy cakes and later disappeared with them without the consent of their parents.

Hajji Musa Muliika, father of the children yesterday reported a case of kidnap to Bweyogerere Police Station after failing to trace his children.

The police trackers located the calls made by the suspects to Lugazi as they kept asking for the money in order to release the children.

On realizing that police was closing down on them, the suspects drove the children back to Kireka where police caught them in a Toyota Hiace registration number UBB 724M.

The children were found in good health and have been re-united with their parents.

The two suspects, whose names have been withheld upon questioning, claimed that they had no intention of harming the children but rather to get money from their parents.

The OC. Bweyogerere ASP Mike Mugabe said the suspects who are facing kidnap related charges have currently been transferred to Kira Division Police Station to help police with investigations before being arraigned in courts of law.

He added that the vehicle suspected to have been used in commission of the crime has been impounded.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi—

Prayers are under way in Rukiindo cell Buyshenyi Ishaka municipality at the home of Mzee Elly Kekuruuso following the death of his daughter Syson Kekuruuso.

Syson passed away on Saturday afternoon in Kampala following the long illness. Yesterday, friends and relatives held prayers at Kitara church of Uganda and thereafter, the body was transported to her father’s home in Bushenyi.

Thousands of friends and relatives are now gathered at Rukiindo for prayers and final send off.

Syson was a lawyer by profession and has left two children.

Mzee Kekuruusu, is the prominent farmer and opinion leader in greater Bushenyi.

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Monday August 6^th 2018

By Aiden Graw

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:

The singer turned legislator Judith Babirye recently introduced fellow legislator, Paul Musoke Ssebulime in a private ceremony hosted at Las Vegas Hotel in Kampala.

It is reported that Babirye has swallowed a live leg and is now baking a ban in the oven.

In the photos that have emerged, a protruding baby bump is visible, something that could possibly explain her continued weight gain.

Close sources allege that she rushed legalising her bonking sessions to avoid humiliation.

“Babirye has been acting differently. She might be pregnant. Her event was rushed as she didn’t want to remain unmarried to her lover, ” a close source alleges.

Judith Babirye’s marriage has caused mixed reactions from the public because she reportedly snatched Musoke from another woman.

SINGER SPICE DIANA SETS NEW CONCERT DATE

Singer Spice Diana has set a date for her upcoming Ndi mu love live concert.

After her previously successful concert early this year, the singer is ready and in full gear to wow her fans on the 25^th of January 2019 at Freedom city mall.

The “Thirty two” hitmaker also sent out love to her fans that she proudly refers to as family in the Facebook announcement.

SINGER SPICE DIANA

“ATTENTION !!! Hello my family , We have come along way together, it had been a long journey that we have trekked and we have all intentions to go further.
You have supported me even at my darkest moments and that is something I don’t take for granted. After our successful concert earlier this year, I will hold my second concert on 25th January 2019 at Freedom city. Show me some love at “Ndi Mu Love Live concert”

CAPITAL FM’S ‘BIG WEDDING SEASON 6’ IS ON, LUCKY COUPLE TO WIN FULLY PAID WEDDING

Capital FM has today launched its famous promotion ‘The Big Wedding’ that will again see another couple win a fully paid wedding. This is the sixth edition running and starting today, interested couples are invited to apply by giving reasons why they should be considered.

While addressing journalists at 91.3 Capital FM offices in Kamwokya Kisementi, Daniel Irish Kanyerezi, the Capital Radio Programme’s Controller stated that couples submitting in their stories must only write truthful information about their love life.

CAPITAL FM PROGRAMMES OFFICER DANIEL KANYEREZI IRISH ADRESSING JOURNALISTS

Qualification will be based on the listeners’ votes . 10 couples will then qualify for the next stage.

The reading of letters will commence on Monday, August 20. Top five finalists will be announced on September 3 and the winning couple will be crowned on September 1.

The wedding will take place at Sheraton Kampala, on September 14^th   and sponsored by Rwanda Air, Brenda Maraka, Sheraton Gardens, Stanbic Bank, Nile Breweries, Round Bob, MBI IMAGE WORLD, EVENTS WARE HOUSE among others.

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Monday August 6^th 2018

By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi—-

Mzee William Mukaira 89, a seasonal politician has warned president Museveni to reward the people he fought with whom he currently decided to leave behind.

Mzee Mukaira noted that Maj. Amanya Mushega and Professor Tarsis Kabwegyere were instrumental in the struggles to chase away Idi Amin and Milton Obote but they are now there and completely forgotten.

He gave an example that Kabwegyere chaired the Mosh Conference which culminated into the overthrow of Idi Amin in 1979.

He also gave another example that Mushega was instrumental in 1981-1986 Bush war. He used to speak on Radio Tanzania against Obote Government.

He said this today afternoon 6^th August 2018 in Rukindo cell, Central Division, Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality during the Burial of Lawyer Syson Kekurutso a daughter to his brother and a prominent farmer Elly Kekurutso.

He called upon Minister Mary Busingye Karooro who represented government to tell Museveni to remember these prominent Ugandans who contributed a lot during the Liberation struggles against Amin and Obote.

Minister Karooro said that the president is busy but he will see how he shall reward them.

Other dignitaries present were Hon. Arinda Gordon the Bushenyi-Ishaka MP,  Tycoon Hassan Bassajabalaba, District Chairman Jaffari Bassajabalaba, Bishops Johnson Twinomujuni and Yonah Katoonene among others.

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In Kabale

Police in Kabale are holding a 19 yrs old man for alleged murder.

The suspect is Gideon Bikorwomuhangi of Birambo cell Kabale district who allegedly murdered one Reuben Kabebe 25 yrs a boda boda rider of the same address.

According to Elly Mate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokes person, Bikorwomuhangi cut the neck of Kabebe from the back with a panga on August, 4 at around 05:30Pm at Kaburasi trading centre.

It’s alleged that they developed a misunderstanding while playing cards over money which forced the suspect to run and got a panga and cut the victim the neck from the back. The deceased was rushed to Maziba health centre four where he died moments later.

By that time, residents had arrested the suspect and handed him to Maziba police. When they learnt of the death of the victim, they went to attack the police so that could Lynch the suspect but Kabale police was swift enough rushed and rescued him to Kabale police station.

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By Sandra Tumwekwase

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In Bushenyi—

Police in Bushenyi yesterday retrieved a body of a 44 year old man who fell into a pit latrine trying to recover a phone.

The deceased is James Kabwemera a resident of Rwakahuka Ntungamo Kyeizooba in Bushenyi district was promised Ug shs10, 000 if he recovered a neighbor’s phone that had fallen into the 50 ft pit latrine.

According to SP Martial Tumusiime, the greater Bushenyi region police spokesperson, yesterday at 8:00am James tied a rope around his waist and then on the banana stem then sloped into a pit latrine but when he could not come back, the people he had called police who removed the body at 10:00am.

This is the second incident in this year in greater Bushenyi first being of a resident of Nyakibere cell Kasana sub county Sheema district who died after he fell into a 60 feet pit latrine as he tried to recover money that had fallen in the latrine. Wilson Byamukama aka Kyaka was trying to recover Sh60, 000 from the latrine, leading to his tragic death.

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By Sandra Tumwekwase

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In Bushenyi—

Police in Bushenyi are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 23 year old woman.

According to SP Martial Tumusiime the greater Bushenyi region spokesperson, Christine Atuhaire  a resident of Rwamugasha Rushinya Kakanju Bushenyi district was on 1^st August 2018 found lying unconscious in an eucalyptus forest in the same village half a kilometer from her home where she had gone to collect firewood.

Martial noted that the deceased had severe cut injuries on her head. He added that she was rushed to Kampala International University teaching hospital and later on 2^nd transferred to Mbarara teaching hospital where she died on 3^rdof this month.

He said that investigations are going on and that no arrests have so far been made.

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By Micheal Atwakiire Bitunga

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In Sheema

The newly elected chairmen LC two and ones from Kagango division Sheema municipality were yesterday advised to go back to school to learn how to read and write .

Sheema municipal town clerk requested the new chairmen never to expose Government’s failures to public thus asking them to go back to school as early as possible.

“And if I were you, I would to the CDO’s office tomorrow early morning and I start adult education such that I can learn how to read and write. I think you have heard the way you were panicking. Please save yourselves early otherwise you are badly off,” the Town clerk said.

These came after many of them failed to read an oath of allegiance that was written in English while others, went in hiding until the swearing in ceremony ended.

The Chairperson LC 3 Kagango division Ben Musumbusa ordered those who dodged taking oaths to take back village stamps to the division offices until they swear in.
“I order all town agents to tell all chairmen who haven’t sworn in to bring here those stamps because they are having them illegally now,” Musumbusa said.

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By Elly Karenzi

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In Ibanda—-

Newly elected leaders of Ibanda Municipality have been called upon to use their offices to deliver better services to the people without sidelining according to parties

Northwest Ankole Diocesan Dean, Rev. Tito Bakahumura made this call while addressing a congregation during the thanksgiving service of newly elected Ibanda Municipality Mayor, Apollo Twine Kibeherere in KashakaII cell, Lugazi ward, Ibanda Municipality.

He noted that the public needs better services which leaders should provide accordingly.

Rev Fr. John Baptist Turyaheebwa, a priest of Ibanda Kagongo Catholic parish urged the newly elected leaders to start up some developmental projects and shun segregation, while delivering services
to the people.

Meanwhile, Apollo Kibeherere hailed the former Ibanda town council leadership formerly led by Deusdedit Mulinde for the work done  and appealed for Unity.

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BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE

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IN BUSHENYI

West Ankole diocesan Bishop Rt.Rev Johnson Twinomujuni has warned christians to go hospitals when they are sick rather than sticking to prayer only.

He noted that there are two types of diseases; those that need prayers and those that need treatment from health facilities.

Bishop Twinomujuni made these ramarks yesterday while preaching at the burial of Syson Kekuruso. She passed  away on Saturday last week in kampala and was burried in Rukindo cell Bushenyi-ishaka municipality.

He noted that people shouldnot suffer from diseases that need hospital treatment and then go to churches and hills spend nights praying.

“We should blame those people[mainly pastors] who lie patients to shun hospitals and sleep in churches praying and hence die” Bishop Johnson said.

He hailed tycoon Hassan Basajabalaba for doing much to save lives. He owns Kampala international university teaching hospital in Ishaka which helps a lot in treating people from greater Bushenyi and surrounding areas.

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Tuesday August 7^th 2018

By Aiden Graw

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:

Miss Uganda 2009 winner Maria Namiiro to go down in history as the most controversial winner of the beauty pageant ever! Roundly described as a ‘disappointment’, Miss Uganda 2009 was one that left a very bad taste.

According to reports, Maria Namiiro had been lined for the crown right from the start of the contest. She was the reigning Miss Uganda UK whose franchise holder Joyce Church was also the organiser of Miss Uganda beauty pageant.

Maria was yet again crowned by the same faces that judged her at Miss Uganda UK contest.

While residing in UK, it was very obvious that she would not be anywhere close to represent the country.

Also, she wouldn’t qualify to contest for Miss World as Miss Uganda UK so participating in Miss Uganda in Kampala was her best chance and with the two events organised by the same person, she had a way!

To further cement the allegations, after being crowned winner, she won a month-long trip to UK (her residence).

NIMURODI OMUNYANKOLE RELEASES AKATSINYANYI AUDIO

Singer Nimurodi Omunyankole the “Buubu” hitmmaker has not rested musically. He has come out with yet another great jam titled AKATSINYANYI that is receiving a lot of airplays on local radio stations.

Singer Nimurodi Omunyankole

He recently held Mpola concert at Agip Motel that filled up and flourished successfully leaving many of his fans demanding for more.

NEX-MISS UGANDA ELLAH BALLONED

Ugandan Beauty queen, Stella Nantumbwe widely known as Ellah is having a bun in her oven, sources suggest. Nantumbwe is reportedly showing signs but trying desperately to hide it.

She is currently performing judicial duties in the ongoing Miss Uganda competition ahead of the finale next week. Thankfully for her, a bump is not yet showing, she will succeed in hiding it even at the Miss Uganda red carpet.

ELLAH

Nantumbwe has in the recent days suffered the wrath of online trollers and bloggers after a video surfaced in which she alongside with other Miss UG judges faulted a contestant for mispronouncing, Makerere.

Ellah rose to fame in 2013 when she was crowned Miss Uganda. She later extended her minutes of fame when she took part in Big Brother in 2014. In the house, she fell in love with Tanzania’s, Idris Elba. The relationship did not stay long after the end of the reality show. Ellah has since been in and out of relationships. Just last year, she was linked with Ssebagala’s son, Muhammad. They were reported to be seriously involved in a romantic affair and had the blessings of their parents.

They, however, split after developing misunderstandings they failed to resolve. Ellah has since been dating a Nigerian guy whose name we are yet to know.

EDDY YAWE AND RENAH NALUMANSI IN “NEIGHBOUR” VIDEO

Musicians Eddy Yawe and Renah Nalumansi earlier this year released the audio of their song,”Neighbour”, which they promised to follow up with a video.

EDDY YAAWE withRENAH NALUMANSI

They have made good on their promise after they dropped the visuals for the song early this week. In the same video, Yaawe the ‘Tukigaale” hitmaker confesses his feelings for his neighbour .The video features celebrated actor, Simon Base Kalema.

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7^th August 2018

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In Kisoro

Police in Kisoro is investigating circumstances under which a 40 years old man was murdered.

Innocent Bakunzi a congoman of M23 resident of Kibaya village Bunagana was found dead in a stream of water in a tea plantation on 06/08/18 at 07:00 am Gatobo village Busengo parish Nyarubuye s/c Kisoro district.

Police was notified, visited the scene and the body had multiple injuries a sign of violence. His body was taken to Kisoro hospital mortuary for postmortem and Inquiries underway.

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By Sandra Tumwekwase

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In Bushenyi

As Uganda commemorates world breast feeding week that is always the first week of August, breast feeding mothers have been urged to breast feed their children with in an interval of three times in a period of 8-12 hours.

Speaking to www.mknewslink.com this afternoon, Nancy Nyamweya the nutrition focal person Bushenyi said that effective breast feeding helps the child to fight malnutrition and other infections as it contains all food nutrients.

She noted that once a child is well fed right away from after conceiving, then it is well breast fed up to two years, this child is at low risks of suffering from nutrition disorders.

According to Nyamweya, breast feeding can also act as a family planning method as long as the child is still on the breast. She added that it also increases the bound between the child and the mother in addition to stabilizing the uterus after birth.

However, Bushenyi is to celebrate this day on 16^th August, 2018 at Kizinda playground while its breastfeeding week will run from 8th to 16^th this month

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Wednesday August 8^th 2018

By Aiden Graw

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Ugandan female artiste and vocalist Irene Ntale finally has revealed her relationship status.

Irene Ntale, the Logistic and Procurement degree holder from Kyambogo University was born in January 30, 1989.

In an interview conducted recently on one of the local TV stations, the 29 years old Ntale said she is engaged and getting married soon.

“I am not single and very happy in a relationship with my man, he might be old or young but he is mine and very soon we are getting married,” revealed Ntale.

The female guitarist however declined to reveal her man, but she confirmed her betroth.

Ntale had earlier alone in 2016 spread her engagement ring to the public when she put it on her Instagram page though she has since been silent about.

Irene Ntale is a Ugandan singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She sings RnB, reggae, and acoustic soul.

She is the campaign ambassador for the Red Card to Drunk Driving campaign by Uganda Breweries Limited.

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In Kakumiro

A group of residents in Igayaza Town Council, Kakumiro District have stormed the office of the district Internal Security Officer (DISO) demanding to know the whereabouts of two people who were arrested by security operatives for allegedly plotting a rebellion against the government of Rwanda.

Abdul Karim Niwamanya and Abdul Safari, all residents of Igayaza Town Council, Kakumiro District were arrested on Friday at  about 5:30pm, reportedly by International Security Organisation (ISO) operatives.

Ali Ahimbisibwe a retired UPDF officer, who is the father to Niwamanya said that he teamed up with other concerned residents and went to the DISO’s office to find out the whereabouts of his son but were referred to ISO offices in Kampala.

He said that when they travelled to Kampala, they were told to go back to Kakumiro and find out the whereabouts of their relatives from the DISO.

‘‘How can my son engage in rebel activities yet I am the one who works with security? I want the DISO to tell us where these people are being held,” Ahimbisibwe said.

However, the DISO, Edward Byarugaba, did not give them attention and locked himself in his office for about six hours. He was later rescued by police who took him to Kakumiro Police Station.

The Kakumiro Resident District Commissioner, Ms Mary Lule Senkungu faulted the security operatives for carrying out such arrests without informing the district police and other relevant security officials in the district.

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