{UAH} Panics as new rebel group is formed in Western Uganda
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Panics as new rebel group is formed in Western Uganda
Security forces comprising of Uganda People's Defense Forces and counter terrorism police on Friday last week raided and dismantled rebel training base in Hoima district arresting 11 suspected rebels in the process.
Police confirmed the raid and added the suspects were found equipping recruits with knowledge and skills in military with sole target of attacking and overthrowing the government of Uganda.
The suspects were found hiding in bush near Lake albert few kilometers from Kaiso landing site in Buseruka sub county Hoima district.
Police further added that the some of the suspects had been brought in the country from neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo and had undergone 3 months of intensive training in military tactics.
Police has however confirmed that no military equipment was found with the suspect.
Buseruka sub county district councilor Anthony Kumakech said the army and police could have acted on wrong intelligence denying that the arrested suspects were not capable enough to stage any rebellion.
He asked police and army to carryout proper investigation to ensure the suspects gets justice as soon as possible.
Residents from Kaiso landing site told us that the arrested suspects came to Uganda few months ago and had been equipping youths in Karate skills but not with aims of carrying out subversive activities.
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The residents further asked the police to involve the locals in the areas who can provide them with proper information about the activities of the suspects.
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