The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) Kabale Regional Office has arrested six civil servants attached to Rubanda District over allegations of misappropriating government funds worth Shs 107,688,900.
The suspects include Buregyeya Stephen (Senior Treasurer), Kahangi Benon (District Production Officer), Ahabwe Sixtus (Assistant Veterinary Officer), Atuhaire Owen, Kwizera Wilson, and Musimenta Pamela.
According to Noeline Nsungwa, the arrests are part of ongoing investigations into alleged misuse of public resources.
She also confirmed that a contractor from Rukungiri District linked to the case has been arrested, while two other suspects remain at large.
She reassured the public that efforts are underway to apprehend all remaining suspects.
The arrested officials have been transferred to Kampala, where they are expected to appear in court to face charges related to financial irregularities.
Meanwhile, Eric Sewandigi, the Rubanda District Resident District Commissioner, said the RDC office spent the past two years reviewing audit reports and investigating procurement complaints.
He noted that several items reportedly paid for under government programs were never supplied.
Sewandigi said the findings were forwarded to the IG for action and expressed optimism that the misappropriated funds would be recovered to support improved service delivery in the district.
