Police in Bushenyi District are investigating circumstances surrounding the recovery of election materials at Kizinda Town Council Hall, following a swift and professional response to public information.
According to police, officers promptly acted on a tip-off and successfully recovered several election-related materials, including suspected ticked ballot papers, declaration forms and official seals.
The materials are believed to have been left behind at the hall after the presidential and parliamentary general elections held on January 15, 2026.
Police immediately secured and managed the scene in line with standard operating procedures to preserve the integrity of the investigation.
In a further step to ensure transparency and accountability, concerned Electoral Commission official has been arrested to assist with ongoing inquiries.
SP Apollo Tayebwa, the Police Public Relations Officer for Greater Bushenyi reassured the public of their commitment to keeping citizens informed as investigations progress and new developments emerge.
Tayebwa asked members of the public with any relevant information to discreetly share it with the police to aid the process.
He also appealed for calm, urging all affected parties to refrain from acts of incitement as investigations continue.
