Tempers flared at Kabasese Landing Site in Bukakata Sub-county in Masaka District as a gang of angry fishermen armed with clubs barred the deputy Resident District Commissioner of Kalangala, Mr Dominic Tebasiima, from impounding their fish.
At least 50 fishermen staged a roadblock and stopped Mr Tebasiima's vehicle from leaving the landing site at 10:30am on Friday. Mr Tebasiime accompanied by Maj. (rtd) John Kaka seized a truck which was carrying three tonnes of fish believed to be immature. The truck had just landed at Kabasese pier on a ferry from Kalangala. The fishermen held Mr Tebasiima hostage for 20 minutes but he was rescued by the police.
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