The police in Kagadi District have arrested nine people for allegedly violating regulations on wetlands.
The suspects are all from Kisura and Nyakabumbe villages in Kagadi district.
They were arrested on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 after being accused of encroaching on the Bituju wetlands.
Lilian Ruteraho, the Kagadi RDC, said the suspects had been repeatedly cautioned against destroying wetlands.
“They continued to exploit and destroy wetlands against the presidential directive,” said RDC Ruteraho.
President Museveni issued a strong directive to protect wetlands from encroachment and degradation.
He ordered the removal of all eucalyptus trees planted in wetlands and the cessation of fish pond construction in swamps.
