Joint security agencies are probing 33 robbery roadblocks mounted by men donned in Army attires on various roads across the country in the last two months.
A number of people have reported incidents of robbery involving gunmen in army uniforms during night hours.
Security sources say the incidents are now being probed by the Crime Intelligence directorate headed by Brig Gen Chris Damulira, Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence which is directed by Maj Gen James Birungi and CID under the leadership of Maj. Tom Magambo.
Last week, Bukwo district Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Charles Robert Ogwang, was shot in Matugga along Bombo road.
However, Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga, has since said the preliminary investigations indicate Ogwang was a targeted victim under an act of assassination that saw him shot 26 times. ACP Enanga…..
Brig Gen. Felix Kulayigye, the army spokesperson said that the army was equally concerned about the robbery roadblocks mounted by men in military uniform and report back to the public about the strides the joint security operations will have made against the gangs.
Some of the robberies have been allegedly conducted by men dressed in police Khaki uniform, forcing the Inspector General of Police, Martin Ochola to order for a probe into cases of civilians procurement of the force`s uniform. END