{"id":6307,"date":"2013-03-04T06:57:25","date_gmt":"2013-03-04T06:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rebels-attack-army-barracks-in-kampala-uganda\/"},"modified":"2013-03-04T09:39:15","modified_gmt":"2013-03-04T09:39:15","slug":"rebels-attack-army-barracks-in-kampala-uganda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rebels-attack-army-barracks-in-kampala-uganda\/","title":{"rendered":"Rebels Attack Army Barracks in Kampala"},"content":{"rendered":"

{{Uganda is in a state of panic after suspected heavily armed rebels on Monday morning attacked an army barracks located at Mbuya a suburb in Uganda’s Capital Kampala. }} <\/p>\n

Some Sources have linked that attack to Ugandan rebels based in the DRC which have been reportedly planning attacks in Uganda.<\/p>\n

State media reported 4 of the suspected attackers have been arrested, one killed as Ugandan soldiers pursued them. Others are said to be on the run. <\/p>\n

Its alleged they intended to loot an armoury at the Barracks but were repulsed.<\/p>\n

This is the first time since 1986 when Gen. Yoweri Museveni captured power that a military Barracks has been attacked. <\/p>\n

The exact numbers of the attackers have not yet been established but are said to be more than 50 armed men.<\/p>\n

Uganda’s Army spokesperson Col. Felix Kulaigye has called for a press conference . Below is his statement at the Press conference.<\/p>\n

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{Today Monday March 04, 2013 in the early morning hours at Lower Mbuya UPDF Barracks, a group of thugs attempted to snatch an assault rifle from one of the sentries, to the North East of the Barracks.<\/p>\n

Our ever alert troops reacted in time killing one and arrested another. The rest simply fled in disarray.<\/p>\n

Police later retrieved the corpse. The intention of these thugs is not yet clear but Police and other Security agencies are carrying out investigations to establish their motive.<\/p>\n

The public will be informed of the outcome of the investigations as soon as they are concluded.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information in this regard is encouraged to share it with the UPDF; it will be treated with utmost confidence. <\/p>\n

The public is asked to remain calm.<\/p>\n

UPDF, as usual will do whatever it takes to ensure the prevailing peace is not disturbed.}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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