Residents of Bwesumbu Sub County in Kasese District have raised concerns about the increasing cases of insecurity in the area.
According to residents, there have been several house breaks and attacks on business people operating in the area.
The latest incident is of a businessman Asaba Kahinda in Kasangali parish, who was attacked by armed men last month and stole 7 Million Shillings.
Another incident in the same month was that of Charles Ssibuwenderya, a local commercial farmer in Mpata Parish who was robbed 8 Million shillings.
Samson Bagenda the LCIII, Bwesumbu sub-county says that the community is living in fear.
Bagenda adds that some business people have been forced to abandon their businesses while others are relocating to safer areas.
Mr. Bagenda on security;…..
Bagenda criticizes the slow response from the district security team.
Asaba Meshach one of the victims, says that two armed thugs broke into his house and demanded money.
According to Asaba, he lost unspecified amounts of money. The thugs also stole four mobile phones and other merchandise, which he has solely been depending on to take care of the extended family. Mr. Asaba narrates;….
The Resident District Commissioner Kasese Lt. Joe Walusimbi, says that the security team is investigating the incidents. Â ENDS .
