A soldier and four civilians are being held by police in Kisoro after they were found in possession of firearms, several rounds of ammunition and other security equipment.

Police spokesperson for Kigezi region, Mr. Elly Maate said that the suspects were arrested Tuesday at around 10;30pm along Busamba road in Kisoro Municipality after a tip-off from suspicious locals.

“After receiving the information, a team of police officers led by D/sgt Lawrence Warugaba proceeded to the scene and found a Toyota Noah car parked along Busamba Road with about six occupants. Four were arrested and two took off”- Mr. Maate said.

The suspects in custody include; Bosco Mugisha 51, John Ntaale-25, Stanley Sekiranda-32, Erias Muheki-30.

“After about 30 minutes, another suspect Trovice Mbazira – a soldier reported himself to the police claiming ownership of the motor vehicle and some properties therein. He alleged that he had given it to his friend who is a driver at cyanika boarder post in Kisoro whose names were yet to be established. He revealed that he had booked a hotel room in Kisoro municipality and upon searching the room, police found a SMG rifle no. UPDF XK576754 loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition” – Mr. Maate.

Mbazira is attached to the joint anti-terrorism task force police headquarters.

Mr. Maate said the case of possessing government stores was recorded at Kisoro police station and is being investigated.

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