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Five arrested in Kaliro over ADF links

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Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Busoga North, have arrested five people for allegedly having links with the Allied Democratic Forces-ADF rebels in Kaliro District.

The suspects who are detained at Kaliro Central Police Station include; Andrew Kaamu, Bashir Baligeya, Michael Waiswa, Sharifu Namugire, and Lydia Mukyala.

Their arrest followed complaints from residents of Namukooge trading center, in Namugongo sub-county, who allege that the suspects were indoctrinating juveniles between the ages of 5 and 12 in Mukyala’s house. These actions raised suspicion among residents who alerted security personnel.

Irene Musekwa, a resident said that the suspects led quiet lives, but the teachings that were conducted during the night caused fear among the residents.

The Busoga North Police Spokesperson, Michael Kasadha said that during the operation, security personnel recovered exhibits that will help the police in investigations. He however declined to reveal the exhibits.

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