By Frank Kamuntu
The territorial Police in Nakapiripirit, on the 3.07.2023, arrested a Police driver, identified as CPL Walukayo Jude, attached to Elgon region in Mbale, while transporting 80 bags of charcoal along the Nakapiripirit-Moroto highway, in a lorry truck under reg.no. UP 9639. He was immediately charged with scandalous behavior and dismissed from the Force.
Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga says thereafter, he was charged to court, with 3 other charcoal dealers, who included; Okiror Isaiah, Mugabi Peter and Mubogi David Luke, for the illegal possession and dealing in forestry products.
”The operations against charcoal dealings in Karamoja are ongoing following the executive Directive from H.E. the President,” says Enanga.
The four have since been remanded to Namalu prison.