Pontus Onzima, the Chief Warden Queen Elizabeth National park, says they have registered more cases of poaching compared to the period before the lock down. Over 60 poachers have been arrested between March and May compared to only 20 in February.
The Rwenzori West Region Police Spokesperson, Vincent Twesige, says the duo was picked up on a tip off from community members who saw them selling the purported Covid19 herbal cure.
According to Ssekimpi, Tumwebaze hit him severally on the head with a stick accusing him of getting closer to the scene. He explains that he tried to flee for dear life but the officer pursued him and assaulted him despite introducing himself as a journalist.
Brig Michael Kabango, the 5th Infantry Division Commander confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with URN but ruled out suicide as the cause of death.
