By Nanteza Ruth Walusimbi
BUGWERI
The police in Iganga have apprehended an accountant for allegedly impersonating the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Iganga Municipality and fraudulently obtaining money from civil servants.
The suspect has been identified as Mugabi Emmanuel, 38, Assistant Accountant at Bugweri Town Council, and a resident of Bugabwe Village, Nakigo Sub-County, Iganga District.
Busoga East Regional Police Spokesperson, ASP Kasadha Micheal said that on Tuesday 13th October 2026, Mr. Nabala Tonny, the Assistant RDC of Iganga Municipality, reported that an unidentified individual was impersonating him through phone calls.
This individual contacted several civil servants, currently under investigation in the ongoing anti-corruption initiative, demanding payments ranging from Shs100,000 to Shs300,000 in exchange for promises to have their cases dismissed.
A case was registered under GEF 36/2026 at Iganga Central Police Station, and statements were recorded. A task force retrieved the information that led to the arrest of the suspect.
Preliminary investigations reveal multiple contacts with civil servants.
The suspect is currently in custody at Iganga Central Police Station, pending further investigations, and will face charges of Impersonation and Obtaining Money by False Pretence under the Penal Code Act.
Police cautioned the public against individuals impersonating government officials and engaging in extortion.
