US National Arrested Over Illegal Possession Of Army Uniforms, Ammunition

Police in Bwebajja along Entebbe road has arrested a US national over illegal possession of military equipment.

Paul Mathias Rogers, 57, was arrested today when police raided his home in Bwebajja on Entebbe Road and found him in illegal possession of government stores after his wife Lillian Keitesi reported a case of domestic violence.

This week, social media especially facebook was awash with posts of Lilian Kaitesi, a Ugandan lady complaining of violence meted out on her by her American lover.

According to police spokesperson, Emilian Kayima, Kaitesi reported the case of violence to Kajjansi police forcing them to swing into action.

During the raid at the home, a number of items including boxes of ammunitions, military uniforms, body armors and 153 knives among other government stores ordinarily meant for the army.

The police spokesperson said that investigations into the allegation of domestic violence have been completed and the file has been sanctioned by the Resident State Attorney.

Investigations into illegal possession of government stores have commenced.

“There is a possibility of other crimes having been committed by this man. Investigations have been launched and are moving on well,”Kayima noted.

Police are also working with Immigration officers on another case against the suspect after he was found with expired passports..