According to Musinguzi, residents in the area became suspicious and asked the Somalis about their presence in the area. The Somalis told the residents that they were from South Sudan and had entered Uganda through Elegu border.
The residents informed the police and health officials who immediately rushed and apprehended the Somali nationals and put under quarantine at Masindi hospital.
However, Musinguzi said that a few hours later the health officials at Masindi hospital were puzzled after they mysteriously disappeared from the hospital causing fear among the public.Â