Ugandan Personnel Arrested After Harassing Fishers On Lake Victoria

A Ugandan military officer and Uganda Revenue Authority driver have been arrested by the Kenyan coast guard following complaints of harassment and illegal detention of fishers, reports the Star (Nairobi, Kenya).

On Monday, Port Victoria Coast guard officers on patrol in Lake Victoria apprehended a sergeant in the Ugandan military and his driver after reports emerged that Ugandan soldiers had harassed Kenyan fishers.

The coast guards reportedly chased off the other members of the Ugandan detachment before capturing the two Ugandan personnel.

An AK-47 rifle and 29 rounds of ammunition were recovered during the operation.

Both men will be charged with illegally entering Kenyan territory while armed as well as armed robbery against the fishing boats, police said.