UPDF sources have revealed that ADF rebels spent two nights at the boarder before they attacked a school in Kasese, Uganda.
Maj. Gen Dick Olum, the UPDF Commander of Mountain Division and Operation Shujaa in DR Congo has revealed that ADF rebels spent two nights before they raised a school.
Addressing miserable and angry residents of Kasese at the border of Mpondwe this afternoon Maj. Gen. Olum said that security operatives have got information that rebels spent two nights at the boarder before they raised Mpondwe Secondary School leaving over 25 students dead and several others injured.
According to him, some Students especially the boys were burnt to death while the girls were hacked and other taken as captive
However he says that choppers have been sent to search and rescue for students who were abducted
Maj. General Olum asked residents to be more vigilant an report any suspected rebel in their area
Hon. Faith Odila Mayinja women councilor Nyamambuka Ward in Mpondwe Town Council reported that they have received one student ( Bwambale Isaac) who escaped from the attack.
Hon. Mayinja warned the public against misinformation and follow the right way sources
Meanwhile several leaders in Kasese district have condoled with the bereaved families using their social media handles
Hon. Kabyanga Godfrey Baluku the state minister for ICT and National Guidance twiteed and condoled with the family that lost their beloved ones
Hon. Winnie Kiiza the former leader of opposition and former women member of Parliament condemned the coward attack and said it’s unacceptable because it violets children’s rights
Hon. Florence sai school schools should always be a safe place for every student where they can learn, play and grow to reach their full potential.
Ms. Sarah Baleke Ithungu commonly known as the mountain Girl the aspiring NRM women Parliament regretted the act and said it to bad the community of Bwera and Kasese in Particular for loss of important youths that would impact changes.
Source: Facebook/ Ugandan Military
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