Police recover riffle in forest wrapped in jumper

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NEWS– The police in Kyotera district have recovered a gun in the bush wrapped in a red jumper.

According to the police statement by Rusoke Kituuma the police spokesperson the riffle was on Thursday 12th November 2024 at around 10:00 am at Kibutamo LC in Kibutamu parish, Lwankoni Sub-county, Kyotera District.

The riffle was discovered by casual laborers wrapped in a red jumper while cutting eucalyptus trees in a forest. 

From the Kituuma, the laborers promptly notified the chairperson of Kibutamu LC who then contacted the police.

The police arrived and retrieved the rifle, which is now in police custody as investigations are ongoing.

The force expressed their gratitude to the casual workers for their collaboration with the Uganda Police during this recovery effort.