Suspected cult members kill eight in attack on Kagadi

At least eight deaths have been confirmed and eight others have been hospitalized

At least eight people were killed and eight others hospitalized with serious injuries after they were hacked by unknown assailants in western Uganda’s Kagadi district on Tuesday evening, police and the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) said on Wednesday.

“Preliminary information indicates that members of a new sect whose name has yet to be determined descended from people, most of whom are their relatives, and cut them with sharp objects, leading to their death and others being injured,” he said. Major Billal Katamba, the mountain top. Divisional Public Information Officer and Operation Shuuja after the 9pm attack in Muzizi-A village, Kyaterekera Sub County.

According to Maj Katamba, the UPDF, police and ISO are on the ground searching for the perpetrators as investigations continue.

In a separate statement, Albertine Region Police spokesperson, SP Julius Allan Hakiza, identified the deceased as Boniface Rogers Nyirambe, Yokononia Isakara, 76,: Kabuwere Norah, 64, Praise Muhindo, 7, Anitah Kabugho, 44, Masika Kabagenyi, 3, Baluku Ferdinandi, 13 and Olive Kabugo, 13.

“Eight others were admitted to different clinics in Kyaterekera. A joint team of police officers, led by DPC Kagadi Ampurira Kenneth, and army personnel responded to the incident,” Sp Hakiza said.

According to him, two suspects, identified only as Baguma Obedi, 33, and David Munyirambe, 36, were also killed when they tried to attack the security forces.
“We are investigating the incident and the motive behind the attack remains unknown. We appeal to the public to come forward with any information regarding this incident. Your cooperation is crucial to bring the perpetrators to justice,” SP Hakiza added.