UPDF Soldier Shoots Three Civilians Over Marital Misunderstandings

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF)  soldier Private Amenoy Bonny of UPDF has shot dead three innocent civilians and injured two in Agago district.

 The gruesome incident happened on 20 October 24 at around midnight in Ngora East village, Ngora Parish, Paimol Sub County, Agago North County in Agago district.

 Preliminary information indicates that Private Amenoy Bonny, 45 years hails from Ocini-Kamudini, Ocini Parish, Kamudini Sub County in Oyam district.

He allegedly had misunderstandings with his wife Angom Betty who escaped from him.

It’s further alleged that he went on a shooting rampage as he was looking for the man that could have taken her.

The deceased are identified as Apiyo Sunday, 21yrs, Akidi Santino 47 and Ajalo Florence 16 years of the above address.

The dead bodies were taken to Dr. Amberossoli Memorial Hospital Kalongo for postmortem. While the injured are Kidega Charles Kumakech, 47 and Apiyo Janet 20 who were evacuated to Dr Amberossoli Memorial Hospital Kalongo for further management.

The UPDF has condemns such an incident of misconduct vowing to pursuing the soldier who is still at large for prosecution.

Brig Gen Felix Kulaigye the director defence public information noted that, a joint investigation by UPDF and sister security agencies is underway.

He added that, the UPDF undertakes to meet the burial arrangements of the deceased and will also meet the medical expenses of the injured.