Two soldiers arrested
Police in Jinja is holding two UPDF soldiers for reportedly terrorizing locals and engaging in a spate of robberies.
The duo (names withheld) are attached to Gaddafi Barracks and have been arrested at Nalufenya Police Station.
Police has declined to divulge any details of the case although unconfirmed sources say there is a rift between Police bosses and the army over their arrest with the latter demanding the immediate release of the suspects.
Two soldiers arrested
Kiira Region Police Spokesperson James Mubi confirmed the arrest of the two soldiers but declined to divulge more details.
“Wait until they appear in court, that is when you will get more details,” said Mubi.
It is also alleged that the soldiers are linked to an incident that happened on December 23,2021, in which a security guard at GP fuel station in Jinja town was shot dead by armed men.
