The Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) have mounted a search for armed group which attacked its detachment in Zombo town council earlier today.
According to UPDF Spokesperson, Brig Richard Karemire the attackers were armed with machetes, bows and arrows and number of assailants were killed as the army engaged them.
He confirmed that three soldiers were left dead after the fracas and civilians (attackers) identified as David Ovuya, a resident of Paidha Town Council among others
“Security forces are hunting for the assailants that fled the scene as investigations continue to establish the motive of the heinous crime.” He said
