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Rubanda Sub-County Chief arrested for bribe attempt

Rubanda Sub-County Chief arrested for bribe attempt

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Benjamin Asiimwe, the Sub-County Chief of Bubaare in Rubanda District, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to bribe the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rubanda.

Asiimwe was apprehended by Eric Ssewandigi, the Rubanda RDC, at the Capricorn Hotel in neighboring Kabale town. Asiimwe faces accusations of failing to account for 15 million shillings, which includes both local revenue and funds meant to pay a supplier to the sub-county. The missing funds were uncovered in a recent audit report.

Aware that he was being pursued by police detectives, Asiimwe requested a private meeting with Ssewandigi at Capricorn Hotel to discuss the matter. Ssewandigi, however, took precautions by bringing police officers along and placing them in a hideout.

Upon reaching the hotel on Thursday afternoon, Ssewandigi was taken aback when Asiimwe handed him a brown envelope, apparently in an attempt to resolve the issue. Ssewandigi immediately alerted the police officers, who arrested Asiimwe on the spot. Asiimwe was then taken to Rubanda Police Station for detention as investigations continue. Ssewandigi emphasized that such acts of corruption would not be tolerated in the district.

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