Why former intelligence chief Birungi was arrested

Birungi, who is charged with subversion, is also investigated for claims that some security operatives allegedly fabricated insecurity and bomb incidents in and around Kampala to secure operational funds.

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Birungi’s arrest follows a decision by Kainerugaba, to appoint a board of inquiry to investigate allegations surrounding fabrication of intelligence.

By Charles Etukuri

Journalists @New Vision

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KAMPALA - The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Saturday (August 30) confirmed the arrest of Maj. Gen. James Birungi, Uganda’s defence attaché to Burundi.

Birungi, the former head

Why former intelligence chief Birungi was arrested

Birungi, who is charged with subversion, is also investigated for claims that some security operatives allegedly fabricated insecurity and bomb incidents in and around Kampala to secure operational funds.

Birungi’s arrest follows a decision by Kainerugaba, to appoint a board of inquiry to investigate allegations surrounding fabrication of intelligence.

By Charles Etukuri

Journalists @New Vision

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