23 year old man impersonating police officer arrested with toy pistol

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NEWS– The police have in detention a 23 year old man for impersonating a police officer.

Patrick Onyango, the Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson identified the detained as Langton Mugume a 23-year-old resident of Namugongo.

According to Onyango, Mugume was arrested at Kitintale Police Station on 23rd October, 2024, for impersonating a police officer.

It is said that that Mugume falsely claimed to be an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached to the Crime Intelligence Directorate and was found with a toy pistol.

The police spokesperson revealed that Langton had visited the station to inquire about a motorcycle theft suspect in custody.

Following his arrest, Mugume was charged with personation and is currently being held for further investigation to determine if he’s linked to other crimes and uncover his motives