Police have confirmed gunning down five terror suspects in ongoing counter-terror operations.
Sheikh Muhammad Abas Kirevu, who was suspected to be recruiting youths into terrorism activities under ADF and financing terror activities was gunned down last evening.
According to police spokesperson Fred Enanga, the Sheikh was arrested and refused to be handcuffed. He, however, attempted to escape while being escorted to the patrol car, which led to the shooting.
“Sheikh Muhammad Kirevu and a one Sheikh Sulaiman Nsubuga of Kajjansi, are strong ADF rebel collaborators, who were using their networks to identify vulnerable individuals and families, to recruit from.
They thereafter, facilitated their movement to the DRC, for training and radicalization into the rebel ranks. They were also providing material support to operatives involved in the terror attacks. We are still actively hunting for Sheikh Sulaiman Nsubuga, who is still at large,” said Enanga.
In another operation, the police task team encountered a group of four ADF suspects in Ntoroko, who form part of the recruitment and logistical coordination network, in Bundibugyo and Ntoroko districts.
They were surveilled and intercepted at Kisenge trading centre, along the Fort Portal – Bundibugyo highway.
They were shot and killed as they tried to force their way through the checkpoint and evade arrest. The four include; Atindya Yassin aka Senabulya Dan, Byaruhanga Musa Bahemuka, Turikimanya Joshua Mathias and Bagonza Joseph, who were greatly linked to Muhammad Luminsa, the 5th Commander, in the ADF structure.
Also, Police said that they intercepted 13 rebel recruits, who included 7 adults and 6 juveniles. The group was intercepted at Karugutu village, in Ntoroko District, while being transported to the ADF rebel camps in the DRC.
They included; Kahindo Edith, aged 34 and from Nyabusokoma, Karugutu; Munubi Shakira, aged 26 and from Karugutu; Musa Abdallah Ayebare, aged 26 and from Gangu, Wakiso; Ainembabazi Mariam, aged 21 and from Karugutu; Tahad Seluwu, aged 23 and Fahad Seluwu, aged 21 from Katale, Kajjansi; Nassanga Sumaya, aged 18, and from Kasana Luweero; Imran Ssesanga, aged 12 from Kasana Luweero, Ayibi Kikomeko, aged 9 from Kasana Luweero; Muhaiminu Natukunda, aged 8 from Karugutu. Also included are three children aged 5, 18 months and a one month old.