Police in Namayingo has in custody, a notorious suspect who was behind the many armed robberies and related acts of criminality in the district.
The suspect was actively involved with other suspects who are still being hunted by police.
On the 24.12.2020 till 30.12.2020, the gang attacked and burnt several homes for residents in the area.
They were also behind the attempted murder of Nabwire Lucy, a 35-year-old, peasant after she was shot in the left leg and rushed to hospital.
“We believe the recovery of the gun and the arrest of the suspect will restore peace and security in the district,” said ASP Mubi James, the Busoga East Region Police Spokesperson.
He also thanked the community for the tips rendered in the recovery of the killer gun.
“We want to thank the community for their level of cooperation in sharing information that led to the recovery of the gun.”
