Following intensive investigations into reported criminal activities in the recent LC V Chairperson by- elections in Bukedea District, The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has arrested the RDC Bukedea, Mr. Wilberforce Tukei and the DPC , SP Charles Okoto, for failing to act on, among others, rampant acts of intimidation and assault of some candidates, polling agents, journalists and voters.
These incidents occurred before, during and after elections.
As Head of the District Security Committee, the RDC plays oversight role of Government activities/programs in the District.
He also, coordinates all other Government departmental Heads and engages on any emergency that has come up.
In Election time, RDC coordinates and ensures smooth transition in election time which did not happen in this case.
So far, 8 people have been arrested including ,RDC Bukedea Wilberforce Tukei, SP Charles Okoto, D/ASP Ehguloiti Alex, PC Akankwasa Onesmus, D/C Oriokot Simon Peter, PC Kamakoin Difas PC Born Naibei and Malinga Dan.