Security has been heightened in the Rwenzori sub-region following Saturday’s coordinated attacks on police installations in Kasese and Bundibugyo districts.
The attacks, targeted the Kasese Central Police Station, a nearby police barracks, and Rugendabara Police Post. According to security officials, several of the suspected attackers were gunned down in action, while 15 others were arrested, including one woman.
Kasese Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Lt. Joe Walusimbi confirmed the incident, saying five police officers were injured during the exchange, while five of the assailants were neutralized.
“The attackers, armed with pangas and other crude weapons, attempted to storm police facilities, but our forces acted swiftly and repelled them,” Lt. Walusimbi said. He added that the suspects, who speak different local languages including Lhukonzo and Luganda, were being interrogated to establish their identities and motive.
In Bundibugyo District, armed assailants reportedly engaged Field Force Unit (FFU) officers in a brief gunfire exchange before being subdued. Preliminary reports indicate that several suspects were arrested during the operation.
Lt. Walusimbi assured the public that security forces remain on high alert and called for calm and cooperation from residents. “The situation is under control. We urge the public to remain vigilant and work with security agencies to maintain peace in the region,” he emphasized.
Heavily armed personnel have since been deployed across Kasese and Bundibugyo as investigations continue into the coordinated attacks.
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The Rwenzori region has in the past experienced incidents of insurgent activity linked to suspected rebel groups, prompting ongoing security vigilance.
