Heavy security at Among’s Bukedea home amid ongoing probe

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A heavy security presence was Friday seen at the home of outgoing Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, in Bukedea district in Uganda's east, as investigations continue over her alleged involvement in corruption.

A convoy of seven security vehicles arrived at her residence in Aputput village, Aerere parish in Kamutur sub-county at approximately 9:30 am.

The vehicles remained stationed outside the compound gate as security personnel maintained a visible presence in the area.

Residents and neighbours gathered and watched from a distance, with police officers seen guarding the entrance to the property.

The latest deployment comes just days after joint security operatives conducted searches at Among’s residences in Kampala and Wakiso districts.

Luxury vehicles belonging to the embattled departing Speaker were towed out of the residences in Kigo and Nakasero.

The security operations began last Saturday.

Investigators also searched the office of Among at Parliament and that of other Parliamentary officials, including the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Kasaija Mwesige.

Meanwhile, local residents said security arrangements at her Bukedea home appeared to have changed on Sunday night with the deployment of additional personnel.

“We woke up to a new security detail at the gate while the usual police officers were taken inside,” one, who preferred to remain anonymous, told New Vision.

It is not known where Among is currently.

The purpose of Thursday’s deployment has not yet been officially communicated by security agencies.