Police in Moroto today afternoon recovered its diverted, food found hidden in one of the stores at Moroto central market.

This has prompted the force to launch an in-depth inquiry in to the alleged diversion of food from unknown destination yet to be established.

According to sources at the central market, 60 bags of posho and 40 bags of beans were supposed to be repackaged and distributed through retail marketing.

However, the white bags labeled Uganda Police Force in black were recovered timely by whistle blowers.

Meanwhile, police sources have indicated that the probe has to continue, describing it as an act of sabotage given the conditions of survival in Karamoja.

So far six suspects including off loaders have been arrested in connection with diverting food for its starving men in sub region.

The chairman market vendors Samuel Wambede when contacted denied knowledge of the food.

Police spokesperson for Karamoja sub-region IP Mike Longole could not be reached for a comment as he did not respond to our call.