Museveni Directs State House Anti-Corruption Unit &Police To Investigate Officials Involved In Iron Sheets Scandal

President Museveni has directed the State House Anti-Corruption Unit together with the police to kick off investigations into the mishandling of iron sheets meant for Karamoja sub-region.

This has been confirmed by police spokesperson, Fred Enanga saying the president ordered an expeditious inquiry into allegations of theft of iron sheets and other relief items, that were meant for the Karamoja region, following increased complaints from the intended beneficiaries and other concerned citizens.

While addressing journalists on Monday, Enanga said ”we are continuing to pursue a joint led prosecution inquiry into the alleged theft of iron sheets for Karamoja. The president directed for an expeditious inquiry into the allegations and this followed increased complaints from the intended beneficiaries and other concerned citizens”.

Enanga further noted that on top of the president’s directive, the Director of Public Prosecutions directed the Criminal Investigations Division to work jointly with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit to handle the investigations.

“The task is to be handled by a joint team with officers from the DPP, CID and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit,” Enanga added

According to Enanga, the team will expand on the inquiries that have so far been conducted with sister agencies like the IGG and the parliamentary team that is investigating the same.

“We shall interact with concerned personalities to ensure an expeditious investigation. Now that we have a task force in place, we shall be giving progressive updates to members of the public on the investigations.”