Local council leaders of seven sub-counties in Namisindwa district are demanding heightened security following cases of armed robbers targeting the business community.
The seven sub-counties are Bumbo Town Council, Bumbo Sub County, Bukokho, Lwakhakha Town Council, Bumwoni Sub County, Mukhuyu, and Bukiabi.
On Tuesday, armed thugs robbed 40 million shillings from a businessman in Bukokho sub-county, and last month a businesswoman was robbed of more than 20 million shillings at gunpoint.
On Wednesday, armed thugs also raided the home of another businessman Yusufu Kitutu Walutsa of Sehana village, in Bumwoni Sub County.
According to John Wafula the LCIII Chairperson of Bukokho Sub County, they have written to the Resident District Commissioner demanding heightened security saying that the only option is for the government to establish police posts or an army barracks in the area.
Michael Khaukha the LCIII Chairperson of Bumwoni Sub County, says they believe it is only the presence of the army in the area that can curb insecurity.
John Musila, the Member of Parliament Bubulo East tasked security officials in the district to carry out investigations about the robberies since it is mainly in sub-counties that border with Kenya.
Jackson Wakwaika, the LCV Chairperson of Namisindwa District urged people in the district to be security cautious and report any suspicious people in the area to police. He also asked the government to increase police officers at Lwakhakha police station.
Imran Muluga, the Namisindwa Resident District Commissioner said that he plans to meet leaders of sub-counties neighboring Mount Elgon National Park and the Kenyan border.
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