Two individuals have been apprehended by the police after being involved in a fraudulent scheme related to driving licenses. Emmanuel Ggaazi, a resident of Mityana District, was deceived into parting with 800,000 shillings to obtain a counterfeit provisional driving license.
Ggaazi sought the assistance of his friend, Moses Ssejjemba, earlier this year when he aimed to acquire a driving license. Ssejjemba connected Ggaazi with David Mugisha, who purported to work at the police’s Inspectorate of Vehicles in Naguru.
However, Ggaazi’s provisional driving license, provided by Mugisha, was later revealed to be counterfeit. Consequently, Ggaazi was taken into custody by the police at the Uganda Driver Licensing System (UDLS) offices on Nasser Road in Kampala.
The discrepancies between the provisional permit and the counterfeit provisional driving license raised red flags when compared to official records. The medical forms used in the application were determined to be forged and stamped. Subsequently, Ggaazi was handed over to the Nasser police.
Further investigation led to the arrest of Moses Ssejjemba, who asserted that he believed David Mugisha was a legitimate employee of the Naguru Inspectorate of Vehicles. Police have calculated that Ggaazi lost more than 800,000 shillings in his attempt to obtain a valid driving license.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, has urged the public to conduct their transactions with recognized government agencies and avoid intermediaries. Efforts are currently underway to locate and apprehend David Mugisha, who is facing charges of fraud and forgery.
This incident serves as a reminder that individuals should directly interact with government offices to secure services, discouraging involvement with middlemen and unauthorized agents.
