Bomb Scare in Namasuba

Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) says no explosives or bombs were found in an abandoned suitcase in Namasuba.

According to KMP spokesperson at about 1530 hours on October 25, police at Namasuba received information about an abandoned suitcase and suspected to be containing an explosive at Bata Bata, Namasuba, opposite Front Page Hotel.

Owoyesigyire revealed that only men’s clothes were found in the suitcase.

“Our officers responded, cordoned off the scene. A team of our bomb squad experts using a sniffer dog weren’t able to detect any bomb materials inside the bag, but went on to safely blow up the bag in order to open and know the contents,” said the KMP publicist.

“Only men clothes were recovered. There were no explosives found inside.”

Owoyesigyire praised the public for being vigilant.

“We want to thank the community for being vigilant as we fight the threat of terrorism,” he said.