UPDF CONDEMNS THE SHOOTING OF 5 CIVILIANS IN AGAGO DISTRICT BY A SOLDIER
UPDF team carrying the casket. Photo by UPDF team
By Stephen Odong
Agago
The Chief of Defense Forces and senior presidential advisor for special operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has condemned the grievous act by Private Ameny Bonny, who shot dead three civilians and injured two others last week in Ngora East village, Paimol sub-county Agago district.
This was contained in his massage delivered by the 5th infantry Division commander, Brigadier General Keith Katungi on October 23, 2024 during the burial of the three victims, namely Sunday Apio, 21, Santina Akidi, 47 and Florence Ajalo, 15.
The injured are Kidega Charles Komakech, 47, and Janet Apiyo who are still nursing their wounds at Dr. Ambrossoli Memorial Hospital Kalongo.
Gen Kainerugaba gave 5 million shillings to each of the families of the deceased and 3 million shillings to those who sustained injuries.
This was on top of the burial expenses and treatment of the injured civilians at the hospital which is being catered for by the UPDF.
Brig Gen Katunga condoled with the affected families and assured them that Private Bonny Ameny will be brought to face the law in a trial that will be conducted by the court martial in Paimol Sub County.
The minister of state for Economic monitoring and Agago woman member of Parliament Beatrice Akello Akori who was the chief mourner, urged parents to guide their daughters on how to handle domestic issues, regardless of their age or marital status.
The Lc 3 chairman of Paimol sub-county Mr. Ngomkura Richard, expressed his gratitude to the UPDF for the support they have offered to the affected families during these trying moments.
He called upon his community to emulate the UPDF on coming clean to condemn the incident as an individual act and showing empathy and generosity to the people. He continues to urge the leaders to also take the burden just like UPDF.
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