UPDF and Fisheries Protection Unit burn illegal fishing gear worth UGX 1.4 billion

The UPDF and the Fisheries Protection Unit have burnt illegal fishing gear valued at 1.4 billion shillings at the Kamina Landing site on Lake Albert in Kagadi District. The operation was led by the FPU commander in charge of the Ntoroko-Kagadi sector, Lt. Musa Shaban, who said the gears were confiscated from fishermen in the ongoing operation to curb illegal fishing on Lake Albert. Kagadi Deputy RDC Benjamin Tumusiime, who witnessed the exercise, said they are holding 17 suspects accused of using illegal methods to fish. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda