Eight so far Arrested in Connection to Election Violence in Bukedea By-elections

The State House Anti Corruption Unit together with Uganda Police Force on Monday arrested the RDC Bukedea, Mr. Wilberforce Tukei and the DPC , SP Charles Okoto,  for  failing to act on, among others, rampant acts of  intimidation and assault of some candidates, polling agents, journalists and voters.

So far, 8 people have been arrested including ,RDC Bukedea Wilberforce Tukei, SP Charles Okoto, D/ASP Ehguloiti Alex, PC Akankwasa Onesmus, PC Oriokot Simon Peter, PC Kamakoin Difas  PC Born Naibei and Councillor Malinga Dan.

The arrests follow intensive investigations into reported criminal activities  in the recent LC V Chairperson  by-elections in Bukedea District. These incidents occurred before, during and after elections.

According to the anti graft unit, "As Head of the District Security Committee, the RDC plays oversight role of government activities/programs in the District. He also, coordinates all other Government departmental Heads and engages on any emergency that has come up.

In Election time, RDC coordinates and ensures smooth transition in election time which did not happen in this case."

In a letter dated 26/06/2023, president Museveni directed the head of the State House Anti Corruption Unit, Brig Gen Henry Isoke to investigate and bring to book perpetrators of election violence witnessed in Bukedea LC V by-elections.