The police in Ibanda District and joint security forces have recovered an AK47 rifle with two live rounds in Igorora village.
The firearm was discovered concealed in a swamp and is connected to Kiiza Ashraf, a suspected robber who had been eluding security forces across several districts, including Mbarara, Kazo, Kiruhura, and Kamwenge.
Kiiza Ashraf was apprehended on October 10, 2024 during a coordinated intelligence operation involving the Police, UPDF, and ISO.
He disclosed that the weapon was given to him by Godfrey, another suspect in Kamwenge, who claimed to have stolen it from an unknown individual.
Police have confirmed that the investigations are still ongoing .