The Obongi Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Mr. Samuel Mpimbaza Hashaka, and Assistant RDC (ARDC), Ms. Umuhoza Habiba Furaha, in collaboration with the District Internal Security Officer (DISO), Mr. Denis [Last Name], impounded a truck carrying over 200 bags of charcoal.
Citing Executive Order No. 3 issued by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Obongi RDC’s office ordered the arrest of four individuals on July 31, 2024, under Obongi Police Station reference number SD 22/31/7/2024 for unlawful transportation of forest products.
The arrested individuals are:
- Ms. Jurwa Jane
- Mr. Akunasi Bahati
- Mr. Tusubirwa Richard
- Mr. Sali Sosan
The team, led by RDC Hashaka, discovered that the truck loaded with over 200 bags originated in Adjumani, crossed the Obongi-Sinyanya ferry, and was headed for Obongi Town Council before being impounded.
RDC Hashaka warned the public against engaging in the charcoal business.
