By Adam Mayambala
Police together with joint security teams have intensified operations to hunt for suspected terrorists who murdered three individuals last week. According to the Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, they have deployed on highways and tourist sites to guarantee security.
Suspected Terrorists attacked and killed three individuals in the vicinity of Queen Elizabeth National Park along Nyamunuka road in Kasese district and set their truck ablaze before fleeing the scene.
Police and the joint security task force say they have intensified operations for the hunt of the said rebels who are believed to be five in number.
“We are continuing with the aggressive pursuit of the suspected terrorists who were about five and drifted towards areas of Bweera Kikolongo. We want to inform you on the side of the police an integrated highway patrol unit has been deployed in the area, we have also adjusted deployments at all tourist sites,” Enanga asserted.
Police informed the media that the bodies of the couple are still at Mulago mortuary as they await the arrival of Forensic experts from the UK and South Africa before a report on the murder can be released.
"We are still waiting for the arrival of forensic teams from the UK and South Africa who will be working with our team of pathological experts as well as the CID and intelligence teams. After that we shall release an official report that will be handed over to the British High Commission and South African High Commission,” added Enanga
According to the latest Tourism Sector Performance Report for 2022, Uganda earns USD 1.8 billion approximately UGX 6 trillion contributing 8% to the country's GDP.
In a related development, Enanga confirmed that police arrested 22 suspected ADF rebels in the Kyankwanzi district the suspected rebels were allegedly trying to establish a cell in the district
On 21st October 2023, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni gave an update on Operation Shujaa where the UPDF Airforce neutralized an ADF camp 60km into DRC from Ntoroko Border
