The head of the state house Anti-corruption Unit Lt. Col Edith Nakalema has spoken out on the raid by her team on the offices of Bank of Uganda.

In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, Nakalema says her team together with police criminal investigations department are carrying out a special investigation regarding the central bank’s procurement and supply chain activities.

She adds that the investigation was prompted by a tip off from Governor Bank of Ugandan Tumusiime Mutebile.

Nakalema adds that a number of senior officials from the bank, customs and Civil Aviation Authority personnel are being questioned.

The government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo says the president is aware of the investigation and he okayed it.

Ofwono said the president after learning about the gravity of the matter authorised Nakalema to raid the bank and bring the culprits to book.

“The president was fully briefed about everything because this is a serious matter,” Ofwono said.

Ofwono said that investigations show that there is no excess money was printed by BoU and brought into the country contrary to reports. He said the people who are under investigation are eight and more people will be questioned.

Central Bank Governor Tumusiime Mutebile has also confirmed the investigation saying they are committed in ensuring the integrity of their operations.