MP Nsereko arrested

KAMPALA

Police have arrested Kampala MP Mohammed Nsereko at his home at Old Kampala on allegation of inciting violence during the burial of fallen Butaleja MP Cerinah Nebanda. MP Nsereko has been taken to Special Investigations Unit to record a statement.

Mr Nsereko on Sunday dismissed the government autopsy report that cocaine and alcohol had been found in Ms Nebanda’s body.

“Police were here at around 4am and said they were here to arrest me for inciting violence. But I have a right to right to say what I feel is right,” Mr Nsereko said earlier at his home.

Police spokesperson, Ms Judith Nabakooba, has yet confirmed the arrest but said they want the MP to record a statement.

When this newspaper visited the MP’s home, there were over 10 policemen surrounding his home and a patrol car besides his gate.

No Policeman at the scene could comment on the matter.

Meanwhile, Police last night arrested Bubulo East MP Tony Kipoi Nsubuga on allegations that he was is supporting rebel activities.

“For, some time, now, the Police with its sister security agencies have been closely monitoring subversive activities of Hon. Kipoi Tony in and out of the country…he has been recruiting personnel from our security services as well as Congolese rebels belong to a Congolese rebel group called COGAI,” Ms Nabakooba said.

She added, “He had promised to support the rebel groups with fire arms. We also have information, that he has foreign sponsors who at this point it would not be wise to disclose.”