The Kiira region police spokesperson, James Mubi says that Matende has been frustrating efforts of cracking down on criminal elements within the community, most of whom are suspected to be working under his command to create havoc.
Eyewitnesses say that one of the walls in the market collapsed on the lockups hosting gas cylinders forcing them to burst. The leaking gas is reported to have spilt over before sparking off big flames of fire, which quickly spread to the rest of the neighbouring stalls.
The Kiira Regional Police spokesperson, James Mubi, says that detectives inspected the dormitory and found several illegal connections on the school premises.
The teen was rescued in an operation carried out in Budhumbuli cell, Bugembe where the couple was renting for the past year. The operation followed a tipoff from neighbours who accused the young couple of abusing drugs, engaging in endless fights and being unruly.
According to a letter signed by John Nuwagira, the commissioner of police in- charge of operations, the reunion meeting has been approved, however, participants were barred from processions and uttering out political sentiments.