36 Congolese fishermen who illegally entered the country to fish on Lake Edward have been deported.
They were arrested on separate occasions between March and June this year in Kasese district by Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF attached to the marine unit.
Maj. Gen. Olum said the deportation followed discussions between Uganda and DRC security personnel.
Mayor of Katwe-Kabatooro, John Bosco Kananura says fishermen on the lake have continuously lost their fishing gear to the Congolese. He says that some of the fishermen have also been kidnapped and only released upon payment of a ransom.
The chairperson Katwe landing site Robert Kasaija says several fishermen and their aides have been injured by Congolese in attempts to steal their gears.
The Kasese RDC Joe Walusimbi says security across the border remains heightened to ensure the district is safe.
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