By Ameria Nayebare,
NAKASEKE
Police in Nakaseke district is investigating the case of impersonation by a suspect who impersonated as a Superintendent f Police from Katwe Police station.
The suspect is Atwiine Allan, 33, a residing of Busabala Zone, Makindaye Division, Kampala District.
On September 1 at around 1530hrs, Atwiine allegedly arrived at at the Semuto traffic checkpoint in Kikondo Zone, Nakaseke District checkpoint and began impersonating as police officer attached to Katwe Division in Kampala Metropolitan.
The Savannah region police spokesperson, ASP TwineAmazima Sam confirmed this arrest report.
“The Officer in Charge of Traffic in Semuto became suspicious and conducted a thorough interrogation. Atwiine Allan eventually admitted to his impersonation, leading to his arrest, and a case of impersonation was formally registered,” said ASP Twineamazima
Further inquiries into this matter are ongoing.
The police appealed to the public to refrain from impersonating police officers, as such actions are subject to severe penalties.
“If anyone encounters such impersonation, we urge you to promptly report it to the nearest authorities,” police warned.