AK-47 recovered, Suspected Robber Nabbed
Security forces in Ibanda district have recovered an automatic rifle AK-47 along with live ammunition. The Rwizi Region Police Spokesperson, SP Samson Kasasira has also confirmed the arrest of Ashraf Kiiza in connection with the firearm which was concealed in a swamp.
The operation conducted by a joint security team, led to the discovery of the weapon and two rounds of ammunition in Igorora village in Igorora Town Council. Kiiza, a known criminal had severally avoided arrest in a number of operations across multiple districts including Mbarara, Kazo, Kiruhura and Kamwenge. He and other accomplices are believed to be behind a string of armed robberies and cattle thefts in these areas.
Kiiza is suspected to have concealed the gun serial number UG PSO 56S 4101 385 13187 in a swamp. He was apprehended on October 10 during an intelligence-led operation involving the Police, Uganda People’s Defence Forces and Internal Security Organisation operatives.
He denied being the owner of the firearm which compelled the operatives to transfer him to Bihanga Army Barracks for further interrogations. Investigations are underway to trace the origin of the gun and apprehend additional suspects.
