Renowned NBS Television news anchor Samson Kasumba was Arrested on Monday by security personel and now our team of investigators has dug out the bitter facts.
Kasumba who anchors several bulletins and hosts some shows on the Kamwokya based NBS television was arrested on his way back home from anchoring the 9pm news on Monday, according to a statement by NBS television on social media.
Samson Kasumba Under Police Custody
The station says he is currently detained at Kiira Road Police Station.
“Our news anchor and show host Samson Kasumba was last night arrested and is being detained at Kiira Road Police Station, Samson was arrested on his way home shortly after the NBS LiveAt9 bulletin (evening bulletin). We are doing our best to engage all relevant stakeholders as the cause of his arrest is unknown” reads the statement by NBS television.
However, Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga told this news site that Kasumba was arrested over subversive activities and confirmed that he is being held at Kiira Police station.
“Our Electoral and Political Offences Department took interest in Kasumba following information about subversive activities he is involved in. The arrest is not related to his media work. A search is being conducted by the Criminal Investigations Department at the places where he was involved in those subversive activities,” Enanga said.
Asked what subversive activities Kasumba was involved in, the police spokesperson he could not divulge more information at this time.
The management of Next Media Services has spoken out on the arrest of its news anchor Samson Kasumba saying they commit to co-operative with authorities throughout the process. This, as police say Kasumba’s arrest is not connected to his work.#NBSLiveAt9 #NBSUpdates #STAYSAFEUG pic.twitter.com/Bae70CLNiU
— NBS Television (@nbstv) April 21, 2020
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