President Museveni ordered the arrest of public officers that were involved in the demolition of St. Peter's Church of Uganda located in Ndeeba, Lubaga Division in Kampala.
According to Lt. Col. Edith Nakalema, the head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, they learnt about the demolition of the church on the night of August 8.
The church had existed for over 45 years.
When the president was briefed that the church was demolition under the watch of some police officers, Lt. Col. Nakalema said, he “directed that all public officers involved are held accountable.”
Consequently, Col. Nakalema informed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), who ordered “immediate arrest of all officers involved”.
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.
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 in a statement said the demolition occurred at about 10pm with the full knowledge of all the aforementioned officers.
Lt. Col. Nakalema has 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.
