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Buhweju MP Francis Mwijukye with forehead wounds after the attack on Sunday afternoon.
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Christians from Rwanyamabare Catholic Church Butare Parish in Buhweju district under Mbarara Archdiocese were shocked on Sunday after a group of goons attacked them after prayers and injured a number of them including their area MP, Francis Mwijukye.
Christians were hit with stones that left MP Mwijukye with wounds on the fore head and a number of other people.
It is alleged that the land where the church is located is being contested by a lawyer Known as Edwin Burimbare who is suspected to have hired the attackers.
The LCV Chairman for Buhweju District Deo Atuhaire condemned the incident.
"Hon Mwijukye, has been wounded and evacuated by Police and is now admitted and apparently receiving treatment." Atuhaire said in a statement shared to the media.
He urged the people of Buhweju to remain calm as the police continue to hunt the culprits.
The RDC of Buhweju and also the Chairman District Security Committee , Nicholas Nuwagira also condemned the act, ordering the Police to swing into action and arrest the said goons.
"No one will demolish our church, l have ordered the DPC to arrest these hooligans" Said Mr. Nuwagira
