Police at Palabel along Gulu-Nimule high way intercepted Motor vehicle Reg No UBG 877S Toyota wish white in colour with four occupants moving towards Gulu.
The Aswa police spokesperson Patrick Okema revealed that upon searching the vehicle, they discovered pistol with 15 rounds of live ammunition. Upon interrogation the occupants couldn’t give proper account of themselves and the pistol, they were arrested and detained at Atiak police station.
Okema further said, suspects have been identified as Lemi Chris 36 years a resident of Ndejje – Kanyanya, wakiso District, a driver, Kiir Angello 34 years, a South Sudanese from Juba an artist (musician), Bol Ngor 29 years, a South Sudanese businessman from Juba and Safi Adam 33 years, a driver, a resident of Bweyale, Kiryandongo District.
Suspects are in police custody on charges of being in possession of illegal firearm.
The motor vehicle and pistol exhibited as inquiries continue.
