Lamwo couple arrested with illegal pistol
During the search, security personnel recovered a numberless pistol, although no rounds of ammunition were found in their possession.
Security personnel recovered a numberless pistol, although no rounds of ammunition were found in their possession. (Courtesy photo)
NewVision Reporter
@NewVision
__________________
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers have arrested a man and his wife in possession of an illegal pistol at Apieta checkpoint in Lamwo district.
Golden Ricky Olanya, 46, a resident of Ngora village, Pobel parish, Lukung sub-county and Jennifer Atoo, 28, a resident of Amero Village, Lukili Parish, Aceba sub-county, were intercepted on Wednesday afternoon (2:00 PM) while traveling from Amuru District to Lamwo District on a Bajaj motorcycle, registration number UGG 453U.
During the search, security personnel recovered a numberless pistol, although no rounds of ammunition were found in their possession.
Brigade Commander Lt Col Ipolito Mubangizi praised the vigilance of the local community in northern Uganda, for their role in supporting security operations against criminal gangs.
The man arrested with his wife were in possession of an illegal pistol at Apieta checkpoint in Lamwo district. (Courtesy photo)
“We appreciate the cooperation of residents in ensuring safety and security in the region,” Mubangizi said.
Last year, a man was arrested in Parombo town council, Nebbi district, after being found in possession of a suspected illegal firearm during a raid conducted by (UPDF) soldiers on December 5, 2024.
The operation carried out at Yufa Guest House, uncovered a rifle, registration number 58044841, and four rounds of ammunition.
The suspect, identified as Asuman Agwoko, 31, a barber, was taken into custody alongside Ester Afoyorwoth, 24, who is allegedly linked to the case.
West Nile Regional Police spokesperson, Collins Asea, said the firearm is believed to have been mortgaged by the wife of a UPDF officer deployed on a peacekeeping mission in Somalia.
“Preliminary findings indicate the weapon was handed over to the suspect under dubious circumstances. The UPDF has confirmed their intention to subject the suspects to a court-martial,” he stated.
The rifle and ammunition were recovered from room five of the guest house. Police reconstructed the scene and documented evidence with assistance from UPDF personnel.