Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Yahudu Kitunzi
Published on 2024-01-28 09:32:31
Two additional firearms were handed over to the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) at Moroto army barracks in Moroto District on Saturday. The guns were surrendered by Karacuna Lomokol Loduk and James Akol, residents of Rupa sub-County in Moroto District. This brings the total number of guns recovered, without the use of excessive force, to three in one week.
Lt Col Fred Wemba, Division Intelligence Officer, received sub-machine guns number 56-3005911, with 8 live rounds of ammunition, and BC 27849 with 4 live rounds of ammunition from the duo. They were accompanied by Mr. Emmanuel Lokii, a councillor representing Rupa sub-county, and Lochoro Clementina, a district councillor representing Lotisan sub-county.
According to Lt Col Fred Wemba, the recovery and handover of firearms came at a time when the sub-region was experiencing relative peace after several security-community engagements. He added that the surrender of the two guns is evidence of the continued voluntary approach, response, and respect of the existing Presidential Amnesty Window in the disarmament operation.
The authorities stated that the two cattle rustlers who voluntarily surrendered the guns received Karamoja disarmament cards and remain potential beneficiaries of government incentives and other related programs. They also commended the security forces, local leadership, and civilians for their ongoing efforts in the recovery of arms and livestock and in maintaining security in the Karamoja sub-region.
In a separate incident on Wednesday, a 28-year-old Loli Longoli surrendered a gun to the UPDF at Moroto army barracks. These voluntary surrenders are part of a broader effort to establish peace and security in the region and are emblematic of the success of the disarmament operation.
