Summary:
- Kasese Police Spokesperson Nelson Tumushime cautioned residents against illegally entering national parks and possessing protected species, emphasizing that such actions violate the Uganda Wildlife Act and carry serious legal consequences.
KASESE: Kasese Police have arrested two individuals for illegal possession of protected wildlife species.
The suspects, Mumbere Patrick (24) and Mumbere Robert (21), were apprehended in Kahendero Cell, Muhokya Sub-county, Kasese District, after a public tip-off raised suspicion about their activities.
During a search of their residence, police recovered two hippopotamus heads and other wild meat.
The suspects are currently detained at Kasese Central Police Station, as detectives prepare to present them in court on charges related to the unlawful possession of protected wildlife.
Kasese Police Spokesperson Nelson Tumushime cautioned residents against illegally entering national parks and possessing protected species, emphasizing that such actions violate the Uganda Wildlife Act and carry serious legal consequences.
