By Zirimala Daudi
Over 6000 outdated machine guns have been destroyed by national focal point an organisation under the ministry of internal affairs.
According to the coordinator national focal point on small arms and light weapons Okello Makmot,the guns are collected from different parts of the country and most of these guns are got from Kasese and Karamoja.
Speaking at the destruction site at Bukasa Wakiso district Okello said that SMGs like Ak47 are commonly used in crimes because are easy to operate.
He however assured Ugandans that the situation of security in the country is fine despite some crimes registered but government is doing what they can to control fire arms.