Police in Nwoya district have recovered a Sub Machine Gun (SMG) rifle that had been used to terrorize the local community and surrounding areas.

An operation conducted on June 14, 2025 in Paminyai Subcounty, Nwoya District, led to the seizure after an early tip off from a local about suspicious individuals in the area.

Preliminary intelligence from informants in Nyamukino and Gotapwoyo villages indicated that a white Ipsum vehicle, registration number UAP 032E, was transporting 11 suspected stolen goats and had been intercepted by local residents.

According to a statement issued by the Uganda Police Force on June 17, 2025, authorities responded promptly and arrested Omony Dicken, a 28-year-old broker from Pece-Laroo Division in Gulu City.

During interrogation, the suspect led officers to the recovery of the SMG rifle, which was found hidden in the bush near an electric pole in Purongo Subcounty, Nwoya District.

“The firearm was recovered without ammunition,” the Police said on X.

Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend other suspects and accomplices involved in the case.

Police, however appreciate the community’s cooperation, which was instrumental in recovering the weapon.