Joint Security Teams Recover 6 IEDs in 2 Days

The Joint Security Teams, Joint Anti-terrorism Task Force (JATT), CMI, ISO, CI, have so far recovered and detonated 6 Improvised Explosive Devices IEDs in a space of 2 days.

On the 3.09.2023, at around 11am, the Joint Police Team of CT, K9, CI and Territorial Police, that was deployed at Miracle Centre, intercepted a terrorist and recovered an IED, at the main entrance of the Church, in Kayanja Triangle Zone, Lubaga Parish in Kampala District.

Upon interrogation the suspect, Kintu Abdulahuman a 28 year old, resident of Mbizinya village, Buwama sub county in Mpigi district, admitted that they were 6 terrorists behind the plot, and further led the Joint Team of JATT officers, to their rented two roomed house, at Luungujja zone 8, where 3 other constructed IEDs were recovered. The rental units belonged to the Seventh Day Adventist. The bomb experts also detonated the 3 IEDs and further recovered ingredients of evidential value.

On 4.09.2023, an additional 5 suspects were arrested in connection with the IED planted on Mabiito area, within Nateete Central B zone, Lubaga division in Kampala district. Another IED was recovered, abandoned at Peaceful Guest House in Ngobe-Bunamwanya, which brings the total number of IEDs, recovered and detonated within the two days of 3.9.2023 to 4.09.2023, to 6. The number of suspects arrested who are now linked to ADF has increased to 6.

"We would like to inform the public that the arrest and counter-terror operation has not significantly charged the security level in the country. A threat environment still exists and as always we have taken measures to respond and mitigate all forms of terror threats," the Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga remarked.

As the Counter – terror operations are active and ongoing, the Inspector General of Police has applauded the Counter –terrorism officer, for his initial efforts and vigilance. He used his instincts and expertise and used a bomb detector on the suspected black bag, which detected the suspected IED.

SCP Fred Enanga further assured the public that Investigations continue to establish the whereabouts of his co-conspirators who are still at large.