Link Bus Impounded, 3 Arrested for Violating Ebola SOPs

Territorial police in Kassanda have impounded a Link bus registration number UBE 535h for violating Ebola standard operating procedures.

ASP Kawala Racheal, the PRO Wamala Region, said the bus was intercepted at Kigarama Stage, Myanzi Sub county in Kassanda District.

“Preliminary facts indicate on 17/10/2022 at about 0600/Link bus left Bundibugyo District with 58 passengers for Kampala, while on the way, the bus driver stopped the Bus at Kigarama Stage, Kigarama parish Myanzi sub county Kassanda District and picked two passengers contrary to the guidelines issued by ministry of health against the fight of ebola,” Kawala said.

She said the passengers were later identified as bus Inspectors one Mwesigwa Nelson together with his colleague Opio Samuel attached to Hopper Bus that wanted a short distance lift to Mityana town.

“The bus was intercepted by our officers that were patrolling the highway,” she noted.

According to Kawala, three suspects are in custody and relevant statements have been recorded.

“Exhibit link bus UBE 535H has been recovered and currently parked at Myanzi police. Case of neglect act likely to spread infectious disease to wit ebola has been registered.”