Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. PPU Photo.
President Museveni has directed the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, led by Lt. Col. Edith Nakalema, to deal with the culprits involved in the demolition of St. Peter’s Church of Uganda located in Ndeeba, Lubaga Division in Kampala.
A statement to media on Monday indicated that when Mr Museveni was briefed that the church was demolition under the watch of some police officers, he “directed that all public officers involved are held accountable.”
The arrested police officers are Katwe District Police Commander (DPC) SP David Epedu, OC Station Ndeeba Police Station ASP Mugira Yeko Kato and Field Force Unit (FFU) Commander KMP/South Region, ASP Isabirye Kaloli.
According to sources, Ivan Katongole, the acting director of planning at KCCA, was arrested to aid investigations, as he was “aware of the existence of the church and, without considering its side, issued a demolition order”.
The Anti-corruption Unit said the demolition occurred at about 10pm with the full knowledge of all the aforementioned officers.
In the statement, Lt. Col. Nakalema said the permanent secretary of the ministry of lands is working on the details regarding ownership and any other transactions on the disputed land as investigations carry on.
“We promise the leadership of the Church of Uganda and the entire body of Christ, that all those found culpable will face the law,” Nakalema said.
Reports show that the Anglican Church of over 40 years had a learning center for over 400 students including orphans and the disabled. This structure was also reportedly brought to the ground in the wee hours of the night.
