Police in the Aswa West region have arrested 41 suspects in connection with violent incidents that occurred in Gulu City Centre on 6 December 2025, after a campaign visit by the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu, had concluded.
According to the Aswa Regional Police Spokesperson, SP David Mudong, the incidents involved assaults and looting of people’s property, prompting police investigations.
“Following the acts of criminality involving assaults and the looting of people’s property that occurred in Gulu City Centre on 6th December 2025, after the campaign visit had ended, police carried out a well-coordinated operation,” Mudong said.
He noted that police relied on CCTV footage and intelligence networks to conduct an operation on the night of 18 December 2025 in Gulu City and surrounding suburbs.
“As a result of this intelligence-led operation, 41 suspects were arrested and are currently detained at Gulu Central Police Station,” Mudong added.
Police also confirmed the arrest of Aleng Fatuma, who is alleged to have mobilised suspected criminal gangs using social media platforms, including TikTok.
“Operations are ongoing to ensure that all accomplices are identified and apprehended,” Mudong said.
He reiterated that police will take action against all individuals found responsible.
“All individuals found culpable will either be summoned or arrested in accordance with the law,” he said.
The police spokesperson urged residents of the Acholi Sub-region to remain calm.
“We urge the public to remain calm as we remain committed to ensuring that all those responsible are brought to book so that justice prevails,” Mudong said.
