'Botched robbery mission': Fisherman arrested with replica firearm

When he was arrested by Police in Ssese islands, suspect Jackson Musasizi, 37, was also found with two knives and a machete (panga).

Jackson Musasizi, the suspect who was arrested by Police from Nakibanga landing site. Photo by Samuel Nkuba

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Fishermen operating on Lake Victoria have raised concern about their safety after one of them was arrested this week with a rudimentary replica firearm reportedly intended for use

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'Botched robbery mission': Fisherman arrested with replica firearm

When he was arrested by Police in Ssese islands, suspect Jackson Musasizi, 37, was also found with two knives and a machete (panga).

Jackson Musasizi, the suspect who was arrested by Police from Nakibanga landing site. Photo by Samuel Nkuba

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