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How Sanlam CFO, city Land mafia got top cops into jail after Shs3.5bn insurance money theft

How Sanlam CFO, city Land mafia got top cops into jail after Shs3.5bn insurance money theft

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By Richard Kintu Five top police detectives attached to Kira Division Police Station have been jailed after a racket of city fraudsters framed them up as they (cops) closed in on a Shs3.5bn money laundering scam at Sanlam Insurance Company. The unfortunate detectives include Kira Division Police OC CID Mulema Maliserino, Sgt. Walimbwa Julius, one PC Okello and two others who are now facing charges of extortion and soliciting bribes. Mulema, Okello and Walimbwa are jailed at railways police station in Kampala city while their two co-accused are out of jail on police bond. The detectives were arrested on the orders of the Deputy IGP after the mafia gang they were investigating over possible money laundering and land fraud dragged them to Kibuli CID alleging that they were trying to extort th...
Gen. Museveni Retires 600 UPDF senior officers and 14 generals

Gen. Museveni Retires 600 UPDF senior officers and 14 generals

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The UPDF has announced that a total of 14 general officers and 600 senior and junior officers of the Ugandan army, have today officially retired from active services of the force. “The Ministryof Defence and UPDF recognize their commitment, sacrifice, selflessness and dedication to offering security service to the country at a time where many shunned joining the liberation struggle in favour of maintain the status quo.” said Byekwaaso. Museveni commended Gen Koreta's contribution to the army during the retirement ceremony held at State House Entebbe this Thursda President Museveni, who doubles as the Commander-in-chief of the armed forces, has witnessed what he described as “success of a miracle” as he bid farewell to 14 retiring Generals and Senior officers at a ceremony witnessed by fami...