Uganda, May 14 -- Police in Apac District have arrested a 24-year-old former private security guard on allegations of theft of cattle and illegal possession of government stores.

Jasper Ebong, a resident of Barkworo Village, Alaro Parish, Apoi Sub-county in Apac District, was arrested alongside his 37-year-old alleged accomplice, Benon Ribero by members of the community.

At the time of their arrest on Monday, the suspects were allegedly found in possession of three stolen head of cattle.

Apac District security committee said Innocent Okello and Kenneth Otim, the suspected ring leaders of the notorious criminal gang to which Ebong and Ribero subscribe, were still at large.

The deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Ms Joan Apio, ...