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The accused are: Buwote Stephen – Chairperson, Busalamu South Ward SACCO, Nangobi Safina – Secretary, Busalamu South Ward SACCO and Nankangu Ziyada – Treasurer, Busalamu South Ward SACCO
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Luuka – Three Parish Development Model (PDM) SACCO leaders in Luuka District have been arraigned before the Iganga Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges of extorting money from program beneficiaries. The accused are: Buwote Stephen – Chairperson, Busalamu South Ward SACCO, Nangobi Safina – Secretary, Busalamu South Ward SACCO and Nankangu Ziyada – Treasurer, Busalamu South Ward SACCO
The trio allegedly extorted money from PDM beneficiaries
According to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working jointly with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the trio allegedly extorted money from PDM beneficiaries between May and July 2025 in Busalamu Town Council, Luuka District. Investigations revealed that the leaders fraudulently obtained the money by falsely claiming that payment was a requirement to access PDM funds, an allegation authorities have since dismissed as untrue.
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Suspects in court
The suspects were remanded until September 16, 2025, pending further hearings.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has urged members of the public to report cases of extortion and fraud to ensure that government programs like the PDM reach the intended beneficiaries without abuse.
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