Wilfred Bagenda, the Kasese District Police Commander-DPC told URN that during the intelligence-led operation in Nyamwamba Division, they managed to recover four sacks of opium from the first two suspects and a number of items including phones and house break-in gadgets from the suspected thugs.
The four Katembo Kombe (21), Thembo Mutima (15), Kambale Kombo (23), and Kasereka Jean (23), together with the late Kasereka Nguchi (23) are said to have been part of a large Mai-Mai group that was intercepted by UPDF 5 Mountain Battalion in Bwera.
Kicumbi Laston, a trucker from Zambia told URN that they loaded goods from South Africa destined for Congo through Mpondwe but they were told by clearing agents upon arrival at the border that they could not proceed with their journey because of insecurity in Eastern DRC.
Maj. Peter Mugisa, the operation Shuja spokesperson, says that the ADF rebels are still active in the Rwenzori sector where they have concentrated their forces in Biangoro, Lusulube, Djembe, Mwalika, Isle, Taliha, Kabu Wabuwa river, and Semuliki confluence.
Thembo Wilson Mbadi, 34, was on Friday arrested while attempting to extort money from unsuspecting applicants who had turned up for the UPDF recruitment exercise at Booma grounds, Kasese Municipality.
Milton Masereka, the Head teacher says that the management of the schools has resolved to set aside a fund to buy mattresses and uniforms for all the affected students.
Edgar Bwambale, a student at the school, says that the light in the dormitories went off and after a short while power returned and they instantly heard a blast followed by smoke.
Zeverio Mugisa, the vice-chairperson of Kabughabugha village in Rukoki Sub-county says that as a result of the vandalism, the power supply to various parts of the area has been disrupted.
The Director Records Brig. Gen. Ceasor Bahwezi said the orientation is aimed at ensuring that proper documentation is prepared early and educating the officers on how to put their retirement benefits to proper use.
The state minister of Micro Finance, Haruna Kasole Kyeyune has directed the MSC to begin mobilising the former royal guards immediately to ensure they are supported.
Information released by David Mugenyi, a resettlement commandant in the Office of the Prime-OPM shows that only 1056 refugees were temporarily resettled at the Bwera Teachers Training College playground by Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the Kingdom Spokesperson, John Thawite issued a statement indicating that he spoke to Mumbere, who assured him that he was healthy and fully in charge of the monarchy's activities. In the Lukhonzo statement, Mumbere told the leaders that he was very strong and fit to break even a rock.
Kasese Resident District Commissioner-RDC, Lt. Joe Walusimbi, said that Bwera Teachers Training College has better facilities for such a huge number of people and is easily accessible by relief and government agencies.
Emmanuel Kule Maliba, the LC III Chairperson of Kitholhu sub-county says the number of the asylum seekers could be much higher since some have preferred to stay with their relatives.
Milton Kule Mburara, the Kithoma/Kanyansi Town Council LC III chairperson, says that the asylum seekers started arriving on Monday night and were registered at Kanyansi playground, which is acting as a temporary reception centre.
Gen. Muhanga says that the relationship between the two countries is strong and will jointly work out modalities to ensure the road works are not interrupted by rebel activities.
Ronald Ssekatawa, the commissioner coordinator in charge Rwenzori sub-region noted that the items are meant to help the former abductees recover economically and socially.
The Operation overall Commander, Maj. General Kayanja Muhanga says the additional zonal forces will be essential in providing security for the population that is returning to their homes that have been secured from the ADF.
