By Amina Nalule

Details have emerged about the armed man who caused fear among Christians by charging towards Namirembe Cathedral Bishop Rev. Wilberforce Kityo Luwalila on Easter Sunday.

Police at Namirembe Police Station arrested, 35, year old Kaddu Herbert, a resident of Makay Zone Rubaga for attempting to hurt the RT Reverend Wilberforce Kityo Luwalila, Bishop of Namirembe diocese during Easter Sunday church service.

Kampala Metropolitan Police issued a statement Monday morning, explaining the details about Kaddu.

Police stated: “Although his motive isn’t yet known, Kaddu is alleged to have come to attend Sunday service driving a super custom vehicle registration number UAS 329T, holding a traditional stick and a back cloth.”

Police added: “Eye witnesses say he ran towards the alter while the Bishop of was presiding over the service, in the presence of all congregants.

The statement further stated: “Police is likely to prefer charges of threatening violence under SD REF. 03/01/04/2018 although establishing his motive is also of importance to us.”

They noted: “Some sources have claimed insanity and hence the same is pending for a medical examination to determine his mental sanity.”

Police went on: “If proved positive, he will be referred to a mental rehabilitation centre and if not, police shall proceed with criminal charges against him.”