The joint Counter terrorism teams conducted a search operation in Katende-Kiwamirembe, Kirigente subcounty in Mpigi district in the homes where a gun and other terror materials were recovered.

The search was conducted at the home of Ssenkungu Siraje and Kataza Muzafaru, in the presence of the area local leaders.

Fred Enanga the police spokesperson says an assortment of exhibits of material value was recovered.

These included an AK47 gun, with 16 live ammunitions, two motorcycles under registration number UEX 534B, and UEP 189X, with their respective registration books, an army green warm jacket part, and several books with instruction materials, among others.

“This shows that members of the domestic ADF terror network, within the country are active and still possess dangerous weapons that are concealed and in line with their ideological motive of causing fear, harm and violence, against Ugandans and other citizens in the country”.
“We want to remind all Ugandans and citizens in the country, that terror threats are real, and from remnants of the ADF. As a result, each and every one should remain vigilant and extra cautious, as they go about their daily activities”.

“We want to thank the Joint counter terror teams comprising of Intelligence, investigative and operational units, for their level of dedication and commitment, in countering all forms of terrorism in the country”.