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Several suspected attackers were shot dead, and others arrested, according to security sources
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Kasese,
Security has been heightened in the Rwenzori sub-region following early morning attacks on police installations in Kasese and Bundibugyo, leaving multiple people feared dead. The coordinated attacks, reportedly carried out in the early hours of Saturday morning, targeted the Kasese Central Police Station, a nearby police barracks, and Rugendabara Police Post. Several suspected attackers were shot dead, and others arrested, according to security sources. Preliminary reports indicate that at least 10 people may have been killed, although the number remains unverified. Two panga-wielding suspects were confirmed to have been gunned down by police, while others were taken into custody.
Some of the arrested people suspected attackers
Residents Advised to Stay Indoors
Witnesses reported heavy gunfire that could be heard as far as Fort Portal. Residents of Kasese Municipality were advised to remain indoors as security forces sealed off affected areas, including the police barracks and surrounding streets. One of the suspected assailants was found dead in the compound of Grace Cathedral, near the police barracks, where police have since cordoned off the crime scene. A temporary shelter (“manyata”) within the barracks was set ablaze during the attack, eyewitnesses said.
Manyata torched
Gunfire in Bundibugyo
In Bundibugyo, armed attackers reportedly engaged in a gunfight with Field Force Unit (FFU) officers. Security forces responded swiftly, and an unknown number of suspects were arrested.
The motive behind the attacks has not yet been established, and the identity of the assailants remains unclear.
Security Response Underway
Authorities have not yet issued a formal statement, but heavily armed security personnel have been deployed across the two districts as investigations continue. The attacks come amid heightened concern over armed activity in the Rwenzori region, which has previously experienced insurgent activity involving suspected rebel elements.
More details are expected as security officials provide updates.
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