President Museveni has today met the victims of Bijambiya gangs from greater Masaka.
It is said that President Museveni gave each family Shs10million to condole with them for the loss of their beloved ones.
“I met & commiserated with families that lost relatives in the senseless attacks by the cowardly pigs being called the Bijambiya gang. Some have been arrested because they left all sorts of clues that we are following. The message to these cowards is that we shall get all of you,” tweeted President Museveni.
It is worth noting that over 28 people have been killed in the past one month in grater Masaka by the Bijambiya gang.
Police and other security forces have since swung into action and arrested some suspects.
During the course of last week, a total of 12 suspects were charged to court for murder and related conspiracies.
Those charged include; Sewankambo Muhammad, a 32-year-old, male adult; Kibirango John Bosco, aged 40, Ssekajugo Paul, aged 42; Mutabazi Batisita aged 36; Kabayo Henry; Kaganda Moses aged 30; Tumwesigye aged 26; Kayiza Ashiraf aged 20, Ssebunya Isa aged 35; Kyabula David aged 30, Sserwada Mike aged 34 and Muwonge Jude aged 38.
An additional 11 suspects are pending court, after their case files were sanctioned.
The now 23 suspects, admitted to participating in the murderous rampage, and led the task team to selected scenes of crime, for reconstruction.
The task team continues to hunt for Mulumba Kassim aged 25, who is on the run, after attempting to murder, Nakyanzi Maria Yozefu aged 61, in Kyotera. The victim’s condition is out of danger and progressing well.
