A notorious fraudster who has been masquerading as a senior Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer has finally been brought to book.
The Anti-Corruption Unit, working jointly with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), has arraigned Ssekidde Lubowa Godffrey before court on multiple charges, including obtaining money by false pretences, forgery, and personation.
Prosecutors told court that Ssekidde had been impersonating Major General Sam Kiwanuka, presenting himself as a high-ranking UPDF officer attached to the Office of the President in order to deceive unsuspecting investors.
According to investigations, the accused fraudulently obtained more than USD 197,570 from one investor after falsely claiming the money was required as “facilitation fees” to secure a lucrative government contract for the supply of hand hoes and mosquito nets.
Authorities further revealed that this was not an isolated case. Ssekidde is alleged to have defrauded several other investors of billions of shillings using the same scheme while posing as a senior military officer.
The court has remanded Ssekidde Lubowa Godffrey until 21 January 2026 as investigations continue.
Security agencies have urged the public to remain vigilant and verify all individuals claiming to represent government or military offices before making any financial commitments.
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