Link bus impounded for violating Ebola SOPs

By APN Reporter

apearlnews.com

Territorial police in Kassanda have impounded link bus number UBE 535h at Kigarama stage,Myanzi sub county Kassanda district.

Preliminary facts indicate on 17/10/2022 at about 0600/the 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.

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.

Racheal Kawala the Wamala Region police spokesperson says that three suspects are in custody and relevant statements have been recorded.

She further revealed that the the link bus UBE 535H has been recovered and is currently parked at Myanzi police.

A case of neglect act likely to spread infectious disease with ebola has been registered.