By The territorial police in Kiboga District have recovered an abandoned firearm that was discovered hidden in a bush at Temanakali “A” (Kituma), Matangi Parish, Bukomero Subcounty.
According to police, the weapon was found on Monday, August 18, 2025, by a resident identified as Baluka Asha, who was clearing the bush with a panga when she noticed a suspicious white sack. Upon checking, she realized it contained a gun and immediately informed the area chairperson, who later alerted police authorities.
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A team of officers rushed to the scene and recovered the firearm, which was wrapped in a rotten sack. Police confirmed that the gun was rusty and had two live rounds of ammunition.
“The serial number has not yet been established due to the rusting, suggesting that the gun had been hidden for a long time,” said SP Racheal Kawala, the Wamala Regional Police Spokesperson.
She added that investigations are ongoing to determine the type and source of the firearm, as well as to identify and apprehend suspects linked to its concealment.
Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious items or individuals in their communities as part of efforts to strengthen security.
