In Brief
Nov 15, 2007
8 more held over bank theft<br>Bundibugyo<br>Eight more people have been arrested in connection with the sh1.3b theft at Stanbic Bank. Two of them were nabbed over the weekend in Kampala as they negotiated for Fuso trucks. The western Police commander, Martin Abilu, yesterday said the suspects wer
8 more held over bank theft
Bundibugyo
Eight more people have been arrested in connection with the sh1.3b theft at Stanbic Bank. Two of them were nabbed over the weekend in Kampala as they negotiated for Fuso trucks. The western Police commander, Martin Abilu, yesterday said the suspects were found in possession of the money. He refused to disclose the amount nor the names of the suspects. The woman suspected of drugging the two Policemen guarding the bank at the time of the break-in has also been arrested, however, Abilu refused to identify her. The Police is also hunting for a former security operative only identified as Pamela. She is believed to have been part of the robbers. Meanwhile, the three bank employees, who had been arrested in connection with the robbery, have been released on bond. The bank manager, Hilda Musinguzi, Andrew Mwesigwa and Robert Mpagiire where released last week.
Nakaseke locals detained
Luweero
Court has remanded three Nakaseke residents in relation to the theft of a microscope belonging to Nakaseke Hospital. The sh2m microscope was recently recovered from a ceiling at a commercial building in Nakaseke trading centre, a few days after it was reported missing. Prosecution alleged that Kasule Muhammed, Joseph Mukasa and Vareriano Etyang, a watchman at the hospital, stole the microscope on August 26. Dr. Emmanual Mukuynya, the hospital’s medical superintendent, said Etyang had the keys to the laboratory on the night of the robbery. Edward Mulagula, a detective attached to Nakaseke Police Post, said the microscope was found in Kasule’s building. Court adjourned the case to November 27.
Reports used to wrap food
Masaka
The senior inspector of the Ministry of Local Government, Abuvalle Kasigwa, is concerned about the rate at which workshop reports are used to wrap foodstuffs. He said Lira district officials found vital documents being used by food vendors to wrap chapatti and pancakes. Kasigwa was speaking during a workshop on property tax at Hotel Brovad yesterday. He said the district officials dump workshop materials after conferences. ‘It is a shame that officials have lost interest in reading workshop material.â€
Bundibugyo
Eight more people have been arrested in connection with the sh1.3b theft at Stanbic Bank. Two of them were nabbed over the weekend in Kampala as they negotiated for Fuso trucks. The western Police commander, Martin Abilu, yesterday said the suspects were found in possession of the money. He refused to disclose the amount nor the names of the suspects. The woman suspected of drugging the two Policemen guarding the bank at the time of the break-in has also been arrested, however, Abilu refused to identify her. The Police is also hunting for a former security operative only identified as Pamela. She is believed to have been part of the robbers. Meanwhile, the three bank employees, who had been arrested in connection with the robbery, have been released on bond. The bank manager, Hilda Musinguzi, Andrew Mwesigwa and Robert Mpagiire where released last week.
Nakaseke locals detained
Luweero
Court has remanded three Nakaseke residents in relation to the theft of a microscope belonging to Nakaseke Hospital. The sh2m microscope was recently recovered from a ceiling at a commercial building in Nakaseke trading centre, a few days after it was reported missing. Prosecution alleged that Kasule Muhammed, Joseph Mukasa and Vareriano Etyang, a watchman at the hospital, stole the microscope on August 26. Dr. Emmanual Mukuynya, the hospital’s medical superintendent, said Etyang had the keys to the laboratory on the night of the robbery. Edward Mulagula, a detective attached to Nakaseke Police Post, said the microscope was found in Kasule’s building. Court adjourned the case to November 27.
Reports used to wrap food
Masaka
The senior inspector of the Ministry of Local Government, Abuvalle Kasigwa, is concerned about the rate at which workshop reports are used to wrap foodstuffs. He said Lira district officials found vital documents being used by food vendors to wrap chapatti and pancakes. Kasigwa was speaking during a workshop on property tax at Hotel Brovad yesterday. He said the district officials dump workshop materials after conferences. ‘It is a shame that officials have lost interest in reading workshop material.â€