The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed all allegations that the armed group which invaded its detachment in Zombo town council was trained in Kiryandongo forest.
Last week, a group of civilians totaling 80 members mostly from Paidha, Zeu, Zaale, songoli and other places, armed with bows and arrows, machete attacked the barracks, a fracas that left 17 civilians dead and five UPDF officers. Scores according to UPDF were injured and 26 captured in counter insurgence.
Over the weekend, Zombo Resident District Commissioner, (RDC) Andrew Kajoyingi told media in Paidha town that the attack was carried out by a new rebel group dubbed, Uganda homeland liberation force (UHLF) training in Kiryandongo forest.
UPDF has however, come out and dismissed the reports claiming that investigations are underway blaming the RDC for the false statement he made in media yet he is not part of the group that is carrying out investigations.
According to UPDF deputy Spokesperson, Lt. Col. Deo Akiiki, the assailants were mobilized by group which was recently granted amnesty by the government of Uganda including a one Ovoya, a witch doctor and other ring leaders Like Oketcha, Openji Openjura and UPDF Veteran Corporal Tonifa Bosco.
“UPDF in collaboration with Congolese forces and authorities are still pursuing those who crossed to Congo,” he said adding that they will continue with the operation to ensure the group is wiped out.
He said they have increased boarder operations across the entire frontier with DRC and urged people to work closely with security agencies to keep boarders secure.
