Reports Leo Odera Omolo

A total of 3,260 bullets were discovered on a Gateway bus heading to Busia from Gulu. The bullets were found during an impromptu check-point at Awoja Bridge in Soroti district.

Maj. Jeff Okwii Emojong (left) counting the bullets as other officers look on

The operation was headed by Maj. Jeff Okwii Emojong.

“These are Bilal Kabangi, 52, and Muhammad Chemandwa Mwanga, both of Kaptanya sub-county in Kapchorwa district.”

The bullets, he said, were found wrapped in polythene paper and blankets and were hidden in two bags.

The bus, its crew and passengers were left to proceed with the journey after a thorough check at the Soroti Police Station, while the suspects were interrogated in the office of the district Police commander, Onesmus Mwesigwa.

Emojong revealed that the suspects were taking the bullets to Kapchorwa, but did not disclose their exact destination. He said the suspects would be charged in the court martial.

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