Ugandan police have told AFP news agency that they have charged the alleged “mastermind” behind the kidnapping of an American tourist and her safari guide.
Byaruhanga Onesmus was charged in court with three counts of aggravated robbery and two of kidnap with intent to claim a ransom, Ugandan police spokesman Fred Enanga is quoted by AFP as saying in a statement.
Police said Mr Onesmus, 43, trailed the tourist and provided the kidnappers with information about her movements.
The two were abducted by gunmen on the evening of 2 April and were later released unharmed for a ransom.
