The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is set to deploy a special technical team from the Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS), formerly the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), to conduct extensive investigations into the rising wave of gun crimes in Gulu City.
At least two people have been shot dead, two others injured, and 10 motorcycles stolen at gunpoint over the past three weeks by unknown armed assailants in Gulu City and Gulu District, sparking growing fear among residents and the business community.
Maj. Gen. Felix Busizoori, the Commander of the Fourth Infantry Division, told Favour fm today that the army is now closely coordinating with the Police to curb the escalating gun violence.
According to Gen. Busizoori, the army will deploy a technical team from the Defence Intelligence and Security to scan crime hotspots and help track down the armed suspects behind the attacks.
The development comes barely a day after unknown armed men shot and injured a boda boda rider, assaulted another rider, and stole four motorcycles during brazen nighttime attacks in Gulu City on Tuesday.
The attacks occurred in Kirombe Ward in Bardege-Layibi Division and along the Gulu-Moroto Road in Laroo-Pece Division.
In an earlier interview on Tuesday, the Deputy Resident City Commissioner in charge of Bardege-Laroo Division, where most of the recent gun crimes have occurred, said three suspects had been arrested in connection with the aggravated robberies.
Police, however, denied having the suspects in custody.
Aswa West Police spokesperson David Ongom Mudong told Favour fm today that investigations are ongoing.
By URN
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