Suspect Arrested on Charges of Impersonation and Obtaining Money by False Pretense

Detectives from Kiira Region have in custody a suspect who was masquerading as a criminal intelligence operative and the Jinja City Resident State Attorney. The suspect identified as Herman Nuwagaba alias Abdul Ssempijja was allegedly exploiting the trust of relatives of suspected criminals by promising them assistance in securing the release of their family members in exchange for monetary compensation.

He is also accused of deceitfully presenting himself as a special operative affiliated with the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) to collect sensitive information from police detectives at various police stations under the guise of collaborating on criminal investigations. 

James Mubi, the Kiira regional police spokesperson confirmed Nuwagaba's detention in Kirinya Prisons on charges of impersonation and obtaining money under false pretenses. In response to the allegations, law enforcement authorities have initiated a general inquiry, encouraging individuals with similar complaints against Nuwagaba to provide relevant information to assist in the ongoing investigation.

Nuwagaba allegedly orchestrated meetings with families of suspects, persuading them to provide financial contributions to secure the release of their incarcerated relatives. Some detectives who spoke to us on condition of anonymity have acknowledged Nuwagaba's initially convincing demeanor but later became skeptical of his motives as they observed his focus on assisting criminals rather than pursuing justice.