UGANDA POLICE FORCE

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Press Release

Yesterday, Sunday, 23 December 2012, the Police with its sister security agencies, arrested Hon. Kipoi Tony Nsubuga of Bubulo East constituency at 10:30 in Matimuku Guest House, Njala Village , Fortportal, Kabarole district, while he was holding a meeting with some Ugandan security officers and Congolese rebel officers. The Ugandan Officers and Congolese rebels were also arrested. For, some time, now, the Police with its sister security agencies have been closely monitoring subversive activities of Hon. Kipoi Tony in and out of the country. In particular, he has been recruiting personnel from our security services as well as Congolese rebels belong to a Congolese rebel group called COGAI, based in areas around Bunia, Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo. He had promised to support the rebel groups with fire arms. We also have information, that Hon. Kipoi Tonny has foreign sponsors who at this point it would not be wise to disclose. It should be noted that this is not the first time, that Hon. Kipoi is involved in criminal activities. In fact he is currently facing charges of narcotic drug trafficking by the Criminal Investigations Directorate. In addition, his Personal Assistant, earlier this year, was arrested in Busia over narcotic drugs and he pleaded guilty, and fine One million shillings (Ug Shs 1,000,000/=) which he paid. As Police with its sister security agencies continue to apprehend the collaborators of Hon. Kipoi Tony we wish to assure the general public and the country at large of safety and security as you go about your programs of the festive season. Judith Nabakooba Police spokesperson 24/12/2012

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