Police in Wakiso have arrested a total of six soldiers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces(UPDF) for erecting an illegal roadblock to steal from locals.
The suspects, are; Ras Ayume Saidi, Oloboro Julius, Aguma Mathew, Adiya ILKAL, Tambala Stephen and Luyima Siraji all attached to Namusera Army Detach .
Fred Enanga, the Uganda Police Spokesperson, says the suspects were traced using a sniffer dog that led them to the army detach and later charged with robbery.
Enanga says the suspects have been accused of stealing from a local businessman identified as Turahabwa George,from an illegal road block they erected at Kyoga Swamp on September 02, 2022.
It is alleged that the suspects attacked Turahabwa at around 10:45 pm, while he was travelling in a Toyota Hilux Double Cabin Pick-up registration number UAS655U, robbing unspecified amount of cash and mobile phones.
Turahabwa told police that he was stopped six men, unarmed but dressed in military like attire who threatened to kill him if he failed to handover his valuables.
Enanga says several exhibits have since been recovered in relation to the crime.