Summary:
- His comments follow recent incidents where two individuals were shot dead in Kabale and Rukiga Districts while trying to disarm security personnel.
KABALE: The 2nd Division Deputy Commander, Colonel Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has warned the public against attempting to attack and disarm police officers while they are performing their duties in Kigezi Sub region.
Colonel Sserunkuma made these remarks on Friday, speaking to our reporter after a security meeting at Kabale District headquarters. The meeting was attended by security officials from the districts of Kabale, Rubanda, Rukiga, Ntungamo, Kanungu, Kisoro, and Rukungiri. His comments follow recent incidents where two individuals were shot dead in Kabale and Rukiga Districts while trying to disarm security personnel.
A 40-year-old man, Kenneth Mutuusi, from Nyakabungo Cell, Muhanga Town Council in Rukiga District, was shot dead on Thursday. He allegedly attempted to murder a woman and disarm police officers at Muhanga Police Station. This incident occurred just two days after two police officers from Nyanja Police Post in Kabale District were arrested for allegedly shooting dead Chris Twinomujuni during an operation against cannabis smokers in Maziba Sub County, Kabale District.
Colonel Sserunkuma emphasized that the public should be prepared to face the consequences if they attack security officers, who have the right to defend themselves and protect their equipment.
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He also urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security forces in their communities, stating that this is crucial in the fight against criminality.
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