Evans Rock Abio, the Officer in Charge of Nakasongola Prisons, says that their safety is at stake because of the people occupying an adjacent hill in Wakibombo village. Abio explains that the settlers on the hilltop can view the entire prison, which compromises its safety.
Lt. Ibrahim Sekitto, the Nakasongola Military Barracks Spokesperson told URN this morning that Omutojo is in custody pending interrogation over the incident.
Dr. Benon M. Mutambi, the Internal Affairs Ministry Permanent Secretary, said they had expected over 50 officers to attend the training but majority of them dropped out leaving the 22 officers. She said the minister will redeploy the officers since they have acquired extra skills, which should be utilized.
205 Police officers acquired advanced training in counter terrorism. They graduated as warriors, tactical rapellers, canal operators, snipers, medics and K9 handlers. They were
Out of 421 officers sent for the course at Nakasongola Airbase four months ago, only 205 managed to complete. They graduated as warriors, tactical rappellers, canal operators, snipers, medics and Canine handlers.
The Air-Defense Radar, to be constructed on top of Sungira Hill, will be used to safeguard Nakasongola Military Airbase. The radar detects approaching enemy aircraft or missiles from a distance, and is often used as an early-warning device by the army.
Two children have been killed by a wall as their family relocates after eviction by Nakasongola army barracks at Kasenyi village in Lwapanga Sub County on Wednesday evening. The dead has been identified as Winnie Muduwa (7) and Nicholas Gift (1.5) years.
