Suspects Arrested for Possession of Explosives.

A joint security operation between UPDF and police in Nabweru North, Nansana Division, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District has apprehended 6 suspects after they were allegedly found in possession of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

On Monday morning, the Uganda People's Defense Forces, UPDF spokesperson, Brig Gen. Felix Kulayigye tweeted, "Explosives found in Nabweru on the road to Kazo. These were to be used today in the city by those planning to paint it red. The media should go and see for themselves."

Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire speaking to journalists at the scene identified the suspects as Hamidu Ssekidde, Muhammad Kalyango, Abdul Katamba, Arafat Ssali, Emmanuel Asiimwe and Hamidu Muyondi.
The explosives were going to be used within the city centre to cause mayhem, according to police.
Muyondi, 37, was shot in the leg.
"He is one of the suspects that has moved away with a wound. This was an accident that occurred in the vehicle as they were preparing to drive away. But we are hopeful the injury is minor and we are waiting for the outcome from the medical side where he has been taken.They are going to be taken to one of our police stations for interrogations," ASP Owoyesigyire added. Some of the exhibits recovered include 12 wine bottles, wielding binder nails, charcoal dust, sugar, a jerrycan of petrol, matchboxes, blasting cup, dynamite and candlewick, among others.

Major Charles Kabona, UPDF's 1st Division spokesperson told journalists at the crime scene in Nabweru, before two more suspects were arrested moments later, "After getting our technical and human intelligence information last night, our forces came to this place (Nabweru) and managed to arrest four people. These people are having gadgets that make Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The IEDs are mostly used negative elements in countries like Somalia, DRC and recently in Uganda when they hid us". 

According to Major Kabona, the armed forces had already surrounded the area by Monday morning as they searched for more suspects. "We will find out their collaborators. We call upon the general public to be extra vigilant and alert. Surprisingly, none of their neighbours knew that these people are criminals. We have a threat amidst us and therefore, we must work very closely to ensure that we curb such criminality. We shall not allow anybody to distablise our country,” Major Kabona added.