Five staff from Kasese district engineering department have reportedly been arrested and taken to Kampala over suspected poor accountability, Kasese guide radio has learnt.
The Rwenzori East Regional Police spokesperson, ASP Ismail Kawoo was non-committal about the arrest but only pledged to give an official statement after getting in touch with the officers handling the suspects` file.
The Kasese district secretary for Works and technical services, Hon. Robert Kisunzu however said he had been informed that Eng. George Kalende, Eng. Richard, Eng. Zoze, one Ms Nyesi, a stores attendant and Mr. Jowards of the accounts department had been detained over suspected poor accountability related to the Kyoho bridge project in Bweyisumbu subcounty in Kasese district. Hon. Kisunzu speaking……
Hon. Kisunzu told Kasese guide radio that the queries were not new, thinking police could have had a revision of the police bond it had given the suspects. Hon. Kisunzu speaking2………..
Kasese guide radio would keep updating you about any developments. END.