Security forces have arrested UPDF officer Peter Elwelu in Soroti City over allegations of involvement in activities aimed at destabilising the Teso sub-region.
In a post on his X account on Monday evening, Col. Chris Magezi, the Acting Defence Public Information Officer (Spokesperson) for the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), announced the arrest, saying Elwelu had been on the run over the alleged activities.
Magezi said security forces had recently recovered 15 guns, military fatigues and two pickup trucks allegedly linked to Elwelu.
He added that Elwelu would be charged and prosecuted in court.
“Renegade UPDF Officer Peter Elwelu has this evening been arrested by the security forces in Soroti City.
Elwelu has been on the run over involvement in subversive activities and plans to destabilize Teso.
The security forces recently recovered 15 guns in his possession, military fatigues, and two pickup trucks.
He will be charged and prosecuted in the courts of law accordingly“, Col. Chris Magezi posted on X.
