Over 73,000 guns fingerprinted to combat gun violence

According to internal affairs minister, Maj. Gen. (rtd) Kahinda Otaffire, the fingerprinting process involves collecting and analysing the unique markings left on cartridge cases and bullets fired from a gun.

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, says that the government embarked on gun fingerprinting to curb crime. (Photo by Isaac Nuwagaba)

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In a bid to curb gun violence in the country and enhance public safety, the government has registered a whopping 92% of all legally issued firearms

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Over 73,000 guns fingerprinted to combat gun violence

According to internal affairs minister, Maj. Gen. (rtd) Kahinda Otaffire, the fingerprinting process involves collecting and analysing the unique markings left on cartridge cases and bullets fired from a gun.

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, says that the government embarked on gun fingerprinting to curb crime. (Photo by Isaac Nuwagaba)

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