CDF Orders Release of Col Kasule, Jailed for Robbery, Kidnapping

Muhoozi Orders For The Release Of UPDF Colonel Who Allegedly Stole Gold And Abducted Gold Dealer In Mubende - The Witness Uganda

KAMPALA — Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has weighed in on the ongoing arrest of Col James Kasule, calling for his immediate release as investigations into the Mubende gold deal incident continue. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday morning, Gen Muhoozi stated: “I hear that our Intelligence officers arrested Col. Kasule for something. He should immediately be released.” The influential military figure added: “Col. Kasu…

CDF orders release of Col Kasule, jailed for robbery, kidnapping

Currently detained by the army at Makindye Barracks, Col Kasule could soon walk free under the CDF’s instructions.

Senior UPDF Commander Arrested in Gold Robbery, Kidnapping Case

Col. James Kasule, 2nd Deputy Divisional Commander in the UPDF, has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping targeting a gold dealer in Mubende District. KAMPALA, Uganda — A senior commander in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping targeting a gold dealer, an incident that has reportedly embarrassed military authorities. Col. James Kasule, the 2nd De…