The Commander of the UPDF 3 Infantry Division in Moroto Brig Gen Joseph Balikudembe has today re-echoed government concerns against the illegal possession of small arms and light weapons in the hands of the civilian population.
He revealed this while showcasing part of the recovered guns from the Turkana, Toposa, Matheniko, Bokora, Pokot and Jee; livestock warriors at Moroto barracks.
Brig Gen Balikudembe noted that experts from the Uganda Police Force will perform a finger printing exercise on the recovered guns as earlier directed the President and Commander in Chief of UPDF Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
He added that this will reduce on the chances of re-using the same guns unscrupulous individuals for future raids or other criminal acts.
The 3 Division Commander also remarked that the non-usable, rusty and old fashioned guns will be kept in UPDF archives for future reference. While those still in good condition will be back loaded to other divisions.
Unfortunately, the owners of the forcefully recovered guns will be prosecuted in the General Court Martial and their sentences pronounced.
After serving their sentences, the reformed former warriors will be re-integrated into the community through other sister ministries, departments of Uganda and development partners.