Ugandan Army Arrests Museveni Critic for 'Impersonating Officers'

The army has paraded Frank Gashumba - businessman and critic of President Yoweri Museveni - in front of the press, confirming his arrest and accusing him of impersonating Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs officials with the aim of fleecing investors.

Gashumba (white T-shirt) paraded in front of the press. On the desk are several items like stamps and passports that the army said were used to pursue fraudulent activities.

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    Observer, 1 November 2017

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    Independent (Kampala), 31 October 2017

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