Police in Mbarara city central division is holding a Uganda People’s Defence Force-UPDF soldier identified as Private Turyasima Allan who was found in possession of a stolen motorcycle.
The 25-year-old attached to 1st Battalion Commando Brigade was found with this motorcycle, Bajaj registration number UFL 459R at single line lodges in Ntungamo district.
The motorcycle was stolen from a 22-year-old boda boda rider, Asasire Gilbert hailing from Kihangire cell Ryamiyonga parish Mwizi sub county Rwampara District – who was hit and killed by assailants using a big stone on 22/09/2022 at night, in Rwentondo cell Kakoba ward Mbarara City.
ASP Samson Kasasira,the Rwizi regional police spokesperson has today Monday, September 26, 2022 confirmed the arrest of the UPDF soldier who is now facing aggravated robbery charges and detained at CPS Mbarara,with investigations and operations to arrest the remaining suspects underway.