Fresh information has reportedly come to light regarding an individual detained at the Kisenyi Bus Park in Kampala while in possession of a submachine gun. Tumwine David, also known as Busoni, is a 40-year-old male who was apprehended during an inspection on December 4.
He attempted to escape, leaving behind two bags he was carrying, but the security personnel at the site pursued him and successfully caught him. It was later discovered that he hails from Mubuteraniro Village in Mubende District and was en route to Busia.
He is currently in custody at Old Kampala Police Station for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
“The police at Old Kampala are detaining a suspect named Tumwine David, alias Busoni, a 40-year-old male from Mubuteraniro Village, Mubende District, for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.”
In addition, he had in his possession other items including live ammunition, magazines, machetes, a bottle of petrol, and ropes. This incident took place around 9 am. The police highlighted the alertness demonstrated by the security staff at the Kisenyi Bus Terminal.
Luke Owoyesigire, the spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police, stated that further investigations are underway and the public will be kept informed.
. @Lukowoyesigyire "The Police at Old Kampala are holding a suspect identified as Tumwine David alias Busoni, a 40-year-old male resident of Mubuteraniro Village, Mubende District, for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
The recovered items include:
A sub-machine… pic.twitter.com/LipSGrW6Z0
— Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) December 4, 2024
This situation has, however, raised concerns among residents regarding their safety. There have been reports of firearms being in the hands of unauthorized individuals recently. Incidents of armed robberies involving unaccounted firearms have occurred lately.
A notable recent robbery by shooting transpired in Ntinda, a suburb of Kampala, where one Tugume Albert Cook, brother of Kampala’s deputy lord mayor, Doreen Nyanjura, was shot dead by assailants who subsequently robbed him.
