On Tuesday evening, Police has confirmed the arrest of the State Minister for Karamoja Agnes Nandutu over the Karamoja iron sheet scandal.
In a statement by the deputy police spokesperson, Polly Namaye said that Police has this morning obtained a statement from the Minister of State for Karamoja Agnes Nandutu in relation to the ongoing investigations about Abuse of office and Theft of Iron sheets meant for Karamoja.
On Monday, police said Nandutu had snubbed their summons to appear at the Criminal Investigations Division at Kibuli on Friday.
“The minister handed herself over to the Police at CID Headquarters Kibuli, where she was assigned detectives to take her statement. She is currently being held at Kira Division Police station. The file has been submitted to the office of the DPP for further guidance and possible sanctioning.” Uganda Police added.
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The police however commended Nandutu for handing herself in without wasting resources to have her hunted down.
This comes on the backdrop of the arrest of Minister, Amos Lugoloobi by Police on Friday along Entebbe Expressway.
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