Ten killed by unknown assailants in Kamwenge
Preliminary findings reveal that ten assailants, armed with SMG rifles, attacked and fatally burnt ten people in Kyitehurizi trading center,
Ten people have been killed in an attack by unknown assailants that happened at 2am in the early morning of December 19, 2023, in Kyitehurizi village, Kyabandara parish, Kamwenge sub-county, Kamwenge District Police has confirmed.
According to the Rwenzori West Region Police Spokesperson SP Vicent Twesigye,the deceased persons include Banyazaki Margaret, aged 60, another identified only as Tugume, a 25-year-old, and eight others yet to be identified.
“Preliminary findings reveal that ten assailants, armed with SMG rifles, attacked and fatally burnt ten people in Kyitehurizi trading center, Kyabandara parish, Kamwenge sub-county, loccated near Kibale National Park,” he said in a statement.
Twesigye noted that after the incident, the assailants proceeded to break into the store of Baguma Richard, 35 years old, and looted 300 kgs of beans, a sack of Irish potatoes, 03 trays of eggs, and 50 kgs of maize.
“They also set ablaze a motorcycle Reg No. UFC 851T.”
He further revealed that after the incident, the assailants headed towards Kibale National Park.
“Upon receiving the information, our officers responded to the scene immediately, deploying canine units alongside UPDF Personnel. A manhunt led by Joint Security Agencies is currently underway, and further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses,” said Twesigye.
