Over the weekend, businessman Denis Twesigye from Ntinda became a victim of this terrifying trend. After withdrawing cash from a bank in Ntinda, Twesigye was followed to his home by a group of armed thugs.
Col. Lulua Disonoa, head of Mahagi Territory in DR Congo’s Ituri Province, praised Ugandan forces for their professionalism in handling the situation. He emphasized the importance of cross-border security cooperation and acknowledged concerns over Congolese soldiers fleeing the frontline with their weapons amid escalating conflict.
Another resident, Jennifer Namuwonge, who is a shop attendant along Kyaliwajjala –Kira road said thugs even enter the shops during daytime and steal items including cash. According to Namuwonge, there is need for intensified security operations to deal with thugs that are making life had for them.
The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has embarked on meetings with regional and district police commanders warning them against acts of corruption and human rights abuses. Byakagaba has so far met Regional Police Commanders (RPCs) and District Police Commanders (DPCs) from Elgon, Kidepo, Mt Moroto, North Kyoga and East Kyoga. Some of these meetings have happened at Naguru and others in various regions.
Charles Ichogor, the Kotido Resident District Commissioner, RDC, without mentioning when the operations would take place, says the move to intensify the crackdown on street children was decided upon following a security meeting held on February 10, 2025, at the Kotido district headquarters.
Phillip Madima, a resident in Enjeva, one of the black spots, calls upon security forces to involve locals and their leaders in operations so that they can assist in identifying suspects and contribute to curbing the vice.
