In Brief

Jan 14, 2004

<b>Militias’ pay<br>42 killed<br>VCCU arrests</b>

Militias’ pay

By John Thawite

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has directed the premier’s office to prepare payment for militia groups that helped defeat the ADF rebels. Kasese woman MP Loice Bwambale told a press conference recently that those to benefit included LDUs, home guards and vigilantes in Kasese, Kabarole and Bundibugyo districts.

42 killed

By John Nzinjah

AT least 42 people died and 153 others were seriously injured in road accidents in Kasese last year. The district traffic police chief, Wilfred Chwinyai in his annual report released recently, said 67 road accidents were recorded. He, however, said was an improvement in road discipline.

VCCU arrests

By Amlan Tumusiime

THE Violent Crimes Crack Unit (VCCU) recently arrested hardcore criminals including UPDF deserters, who are suspected to have been terrorising the western region, officials said.

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