Captain Yahaya Kakoza, the Rubirizi Resident District Commissioner Commissioner says last year during the Covid-19 lockdown when the bridge was closed, a lot of things involving security were experienced and they won't leave any loopholes this time.
John Patrick Mayanja, the Chairperson of fishermen at Kishenyi Landing Site, says the soldiers arrived when the fishermen were checking on their nets and shot at them.
Nathan Turyatunga, a fish dealer from Irimya in Ibanda Sub County, said his life deteriorated after his motorcycle was impounded because he could no longer pay school fees for his children. He has vowed to stay away from illegal fishing practices after regaining his impounded motorcycle.
Nuwagaba Abias Kamondo, the Chairperson Boda Boda Katerera disclosed that soldiers connive with the Management Committee Chairpersons to arrest them and impound their motorcycles without any justifiable cause.
Uganda Radio network now understands that National Insurance Corporation Limited has asked the police to verify the lists that were submitted to State House and police for compensation.
UWA Executive Director Sam Mwandha revealed that UWA has already mapped out some areas considered to be risky within National parks and will not allow any visitors to tour them without UWA guides.
David Kisembo, the Rubirizi LC V chairperson told journalists on Wednesday that the two districts are comprised of people with different ethnic backgrounds, which makes it difficult for them to co-exist under the same administration.
