At least 81 people have been arrested by police during the voting exercise for the election of the LC V Chairperson, that took place today.
According to Hellen Butoto the PRO Sezibwa Region, the exercise ended successfully at 4pm and the general security situation in the district has been calm, as we as the safety of all participants.
Butoto says that although no specific threats were directed towards the electoral process, they picked credible intelligence about groups that were being mobilized to cause violence and disrupt the voting process.
"As a result, 81 suspects including 4 Hon. MPs were arrested, for campaigning beyond the deadline, disobedience of orders and for violating the curfew provisions. The Hon. MPs include; Hon. Aloysius Mukasa, MP Rubaga South; Hon. Lukyamuzi David Kalwanga, MP Busujju-Mityana; and Hon. Tebandeke Charles, MP Baale. In addition, Hon Serumaga David, MP Sabagabo-Makindye was also arrested on allegations of voter bribery" says Butoto.
She adds that so far 61 suspects have been arrested for various electoral offenses. The majority of whom were mobilized and ferried to Kayunga, from Makindye, Kawempe, Rubaga, Nabweeru and Wakiso. They are being processed for further court action.
Butoto reminded residents in Kayunga, that their safety is guaranteed as police tactical response teams are effectively deployed to deter and counter any acts of criminality and lawlessness in the district.
