Minister Nandutu Detained at Kira Division Police station, Awaiting Guidance from DPP for Possible Sanctions.

Police have confirmed that they have obtained a statement from the minister of State for Karamoja Hon. Agnes Nandutu this morning, following her surrender at the CID Headquarters in Kibuli for questioning in relation to allegations of abuse of office and theft of iron sheets meant for Karamoja.

The Deputy Spokesperson of Uganda Police Force Polly Namaye has said that currently, Hon. Nandutu is being held at Kira Division Police station, as the file has been submitted to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for further guidance and possible sanctions.

“The Hon. Minister of State handed herself over to the Police at CID Headquaters Kibuli, where she was assigned detectives to take her statement. She is currently being held at Kira Division Police station”, Namaye said

The Police have expressed their appreciation for the minister's cooperation in the matter, which they say has saved time and resources. “This action has saved Police time and resources and it is worth emulating when in similar circumstances”

The investigation into the allegations against Hon. Nandutu is ongoing, and the public has been urged to remain patient and allow the legal process to take its course.

The Uganda Police Force has also encouraged others who may find themselves in similar circumstances to follow Hon. Nandutu's example and voluntarily cooperate with law enforcement agencies.