Police tracks down, arrests security guard for stealing Shs30m church money

Police in Kamuli have arrested a private security guard identified as Daniel Muwandane, for allegedly stealing Shs30 million that was meant for training of pastors in Busoga region.

The suspect is said to have broken into the offices of Ground-breaking Ministries, located at Namwenda Road in Northern Division, Kamuli Municipality, Kamuli District before taking off with the money.

According to the police spokesperson Fred Enanga, after receiving the report, the District Crime Intelligence tracked Muwandane down after the K9 dog was introduced to the scene and led to his home where police arrested him from.

Enanga adds that Upon arrest, the task team also recovered Shs27.2m on him which was exhibited.

“They found when he had packed his belongings and escaped to his home district in Amolatar. He was swiftly tracked down by the District Crime Intelligence team and arrested. The task team also recovered Ugx 27.2m on him which was exhibited.” Enanga said.

Following the development, Deputy Inspector of Police (DIGP) Maj Gen Tumusiime Katsigazi has applauded Kamuli’s DPC and the district’s territorial police team for swiftly tracking down the suspect.

He also thanked the community members who shared information that helped in the arrest of the suspect and recovering of the stolen cash adding that police will continue to hunt down criminals.

“This operation sends a message to all criminals who think they can get away with crime, that they cannot because the country is becoming more unified in keeping crime out of their communities.” the DIGP noted.