UPDF soldiers have arrested
John Modo, the warrior suspected to have gunned down the fallen Longaroe sub
county chairperson Lomuria Moses
The
sub-county chairman shot dead along with a security informer only identified as
Lokol and two UPDF soldiers on the 1st of July 2023 at around 3:00
PM at Narubela trading center in Longaroe Sub County.
According to
Colonel David Byaruhanga- the 405 Brigade Napelimoru commander, Modo was picked
up yesterday around Kacheri where he has been in hiding.
Community
members have confirmed to the security operatives that it was Modo who staged
the attack on the fateful day.
Cue//…Crowd vox pop confirming Modo
Modo is
reported to be the ring leader of the group that staged the attack but has
refuted pulling the trigger that killed the victims.
He has named
the other five members of his crew.
Cue//…Sound Modo on crew
Col
Byaruhanga has assured the community of their commitment in restoring peace and
security in the area and appealed to those still in possession of illegal fire
arms to use the current amnesty granted by the president.
Cue//…Byaruhanga on modo