Upon searching his bags, a sub-machine gun (SMG), 24 live rounds of ammunition, 2 magazines, 3 pangas, a 1-litre bottle of petrol, and ropes were recovered.
Security personnel at Kisenyi Bus Terminal in Kampala have arrested a passenger with a gun.
Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke
Owoyesigyire, has identified the suspect as David Tumwine, alias Busoni, a 40-year-old
resident of Mubuteraniro village in Mubende District.
According to statements recorded at Old Kampala Police
Station, the suspect was intercepted at around 9:00 am at Kisenyi Bus Terminal
following a security check.
When Tumwine, who was carrying two bags, was asked to
stop for a search, he attempted to flee, abandoning the bags. The terminal's security team swiftly pursued and
apprehended him.
Upon searching his bags, a sub-machine gun (SMG), 24
live rounds of ammunition, 2 magazines, 3 pangas, a 1-litre bottle of petrol, and ropes
were recovered.
“Our preliminary investigations reveal that Tumwine
was travelling from Kyotera District and was going to Busia. We are
currently working to establish the source of the firearm and the suspect's
intentions.”Owoyesigyire said.
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Umaru Matovu, the Chairperson of the Uganda Bus
Operators Association (UBOA), says that the
successful arrest of the suspect is a result of their recent decision to
increase the number of security guards at all bus terminals aimed at enhancing security during the festive season.
“We have directed all terminals to have five to ten
security guards on hand, especially during this period. This move aims to
prioritize the safety of passengers, given the past instances of thugs
snatching people's properties within the terminals and the ongoing threats of terrorism.”
Umaru said.
Umaru explained that, in addition to increasing
security personnel, they also have individuals stationed at the terminals who
use megaphones to raise awareness and encourage passengers to report any
suspicious persons or activities in their vicinity.
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