UPDF Lt. Gen Peter Elwelu Arrested in Soroti Over Alleged Subversive Activities.
By Our Reporter
Soroti, Uganda – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has confirmed the arrest of renegade General Peter Elwelu in Soroti City on Monday evening.
The news of the capture of Lt General Elwelu was announced by the Acting Director of Defence Public Information, Col. Chris Magezi, on his official X handle.
According to Col. Magezi, “Renegade UPDF Officer Peter Elwelu has this evening been arrested by the security forces in Soroti City.”
Col. Magezi said Elwelu has been on the run over involvement in subversive activities and plans to destabilize Teso Sub-region.
He further revealed that security forces recently recovered 15 guns in his possession, military fatigues and two pickup trucks.
Elwelu will be charged and prosecuted in the courts of law accordingly, Col. Magezi said.
More details to come….
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