Ugandan police' arrested a street beggar who have been begging passersby for cash.The suspect identified as Shafik Bakulu Mpagi was arrested today by mini price police following a tip-off from his very close friend who saw begging at the entrance of Mukwano Arcade with a fake amputated hand.

Police reportedly rushed to the scene and ordered him to remove the clothes he had covered his hand with, leaving the crowd that had gathered around in shock.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire stated that Mpagi has been covering his hand with dirty rugs faking to be amputated in order to get money from people.
It was gathered that Mpagi has been into the begging business for three months and was earning Shs20,000 everyday especially from areas of equatorial Mall and Mukwano Arcade.