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The injured suspect fled the scene but was later found dead a short distance away
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KASESE
One suspected attacker has died and four people have been arrested following an attack on Bugoye Sub-County Police Station in Kasese District in the early hours of Thursday, October 1, 2026.
According to police, the incident occurred at around 2:00 a.m. when a group of approximately six people armed with pangas attacked the police station and attempted to seize a firearm from an officer on duty.
The officer reportedly resisted the attackers and shot one of them in the leg. The injured suspect fled the scene but was later found dead a short distance away. Police said the deceased's identity had not yet been established by the time of reporting.
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. They have been identified as Irumba Simon, Kiiza Abson, Kadama George and Baluku Lenaxi.
A panga was recovered at the scene, while the deceased's body was taken to the mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and track down the suspects who fled the scene.
Police have called on members of the public with information that could help identify or locate the fleeing suspects to report to the nearest police station. The public has also been urged to report any suspicious activity that may be linked to the incident. Police have reiterated their readiness to respond promptly to attacks targeting police facilities.
