UPDF arrest two armed suspects

CAPTION: The pistol recovered from the suspects and the identity card. (Courtesy photo).

By Our reporter

LAMWO – The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has arrested two suspects with a pistol at Apieta checkpoint in Lamwo District. According to Third Brigade Commander Lt Col Ipolito Mubangizi the suspects identified as Olanya Golden Ricky (46), a resident of Ngora Village, Pobel Parish, Lukung Sub-County, Lamwo District, and Atoo Jennifer (28), a resident of Amero Village, Lukili Parish, Aceba Sub-County, Lamwo District, were travelling from Amuru District to Lamwo District on a Bajaj motorcycle, registration number UGG 453U.

CAPTION: Bajaj motorcycle, registration number UGG 453U the suspects were riding.

Upon their arrest, security forces recovered a numberless pistol, which was in their possession without any rounds of ammunition.

Lt Col Mubangizi commended the local community in Northern Uganda for their cooperation with security forces in the fight against criminal gangs.

 He reassured the public that the UPDF remains committed to protecting the people and their property.

“Authorities are conducting further investigations into the matter,” he said.

CAPTION: Suspects Olanya Golden Ricky, (L) and Atoo Jennifer (R) at Apieta checkpoint in Lamwo District. (Courtesy photo).