Michael Agaba, 35, a resident of Kyebando was arrested Thursday dressed in army uniform as he eluded security checkpoints in Kampala.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday ordered all private cars off the road for 14 days as the country grapples with COVID-19 infection which has no cure at the moment.
Uganda has since registered 45 cases.
While implementing the President’s directive, security forces have mounted roadblocks in all towns in Uganda.
But Mr Agaba thought it wise to put on army green uniform meant for LDU.
He was found driving a car registration No UBF- 472 F. Another more one shirt was hanged on the hind seat. Agaba was intercepted at a checkpoint erected at Spear Motors at Nakawa.
His colleague called Byaruhanga Jackson, a manager of Semax lodges owned by one Mr.Ssemakula Saul, an LC1 Chairperson of Rutete “A” was equally arrested while the mzee they were carrying was set free and continued to Buikwe District.
The two are currently being held at Jinja Road police station pending transfer to CMI Headquarters.
Agaba claims that the uniform belongs to his cousin brother called Maj Sabiti Tushabe attached to a new barracks at Kiruhura district, reports PMLDAILY.
“While Byaruhanga claims that, Agaba came with his Uniforms from his home to help him drive the car to Jinja. He also further alleges that the car belongs to the above chair person and that the uniforms were in the car.”
Police said they would search Agaba’s home also to find out whether there are more government stores in his home.
